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Latter Day Saint churches -- Missions -- East (U.S.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Ralph M. Aldous letters

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230218007]
Identifier: MSS 1695
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letters. Aldous writes to Phyllis whom he often refers to as "sweetheart" and "my dear." Aldous talks about his missionary experiences, complains that his parents never write, and asks about what is happening at home.

Dates: 1914-1917

Harold S. Barnes journals

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232588654]
Identifier: MSS 8672
Scope and Contents

Four journals written by Harold S. Barnes during his time as a missionary in the Eastern States Mission. Materials date from 1914-1917.

Dates: 1914-1917

William H. Blunck mission journal

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7651
Scope and Contents

Collection contains the mission journal of William H. Blunck while he served in the Eastern Central States as an missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection contains the original diary, a transcript of the diary, and a cd which contains a scanned photograph, his obituary, and a digital copy of the journal transcript.

Dates: 1933-1935

Davis family biographies

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230244755]
Identifier: MSS SC 583
Scope and Contents Handwritten autobiography centering around Davis' ancestry, missions and LDS Church callings and biographical sketch of his wife Mary. Included are patriarchal blessings, temple and genealogical data, his testimony, and a letter to his grandmother. Also included are extracts from the "History of the British Mission" and the Millennial Star and a biographical sketch of the Davises by a son, Elisha Jr. The collection also contains genealogical data compiled by Jennie Davis Oliver on the...
Dates: undated

Joseph Holbrook papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 486
Scope and Contents

Holograph journal which contains genealogical data, patriarchal blessings of relatives, details of Mormon difficulties in Missouri, temporary pioneer settlements, crossing the plains and life in Utah, 1848-1871. Also includes receipts, certificates of religious, political and military offices, rules for the Utah constitutional convention, a divorce certificate and memos.

Dates: 1806-1871

The journal of bishop Edward Partridge

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230242577]
Identifier: MSS SC 544
Scope and Contents

Typescript of a journal which describes Partridge's travels to Kirtland, Ohio, and Clay County, Missouri; his Mormon missions to the Eastern and New England states; his participation in the United order of the LDS Church; the dedication of the Kirtland, Ohio Temple and his dealings with the people of Liberty, Missouri.

Dates: 1818, 1835-1836

Wesley P. Lloyd papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231043842]
Identifier: MSS 2312
Scope and Contents

The collection contains photocopies of seven journals dating from 1929-1958 and miscellaneous papers, 1939-1977. The papers are mostly published articles written by Lloyd on education and religious themes, and education in Japan.

Dates: 1929-1977

William Hart Miles papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231566404]
Identifier: MSS 1459
Scope and Contents

The collection includes journals, biographical information, genealogical materials and a mission record.

Dates: 1861-1936

Samuel W. Richards diaries

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232486305]
Identifier: MSS 732
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of excerpts from handwritten diaries. The items cover the years 1846-1847, 1857-1859, 1868, 1869, 1873, and 1875-1876. Richards lived in Nauvoo, Illinois, presided over the European Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, prepared Utah Militia units for an expedition into Sanpete County, and served on another mission to the Eastern United States. Also included are patriarchal blessings and miscellaneous items relating to Richards and his family.

Dates: 1846-1876

Harmon S. Sowards mission diary and day-book

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230348721]
Identifier: MSS 1294
Scope and Contents

Relates activities and experiences. Includes a certificate of release and thanks for service rendered in the Eastern States Mission, signed by Mission President, Ben E. Rich. Day books give an accound of LDS publications distributed and missionary activities.

Dates: 1911-1913