Religion
Found in 870 Collections and/or Records:
National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling records
Research materials on legalized gambling including organizational records, newspaper clippings, and magazines. The topics of the collection include types of gambling, the impact of gambling, and the involvement of the Mormon Church, the Christian Coalition, U.S. Baptist Churches, and other religious donominations in anti-gambling movement.
Nauvoo Library and Literary Institute records
Photocopies of handwritten minutes, stock certificates, and the constitution of the organization. Also includes a list of the stock holders in the association.
John Nelson sermons
The collection contains handwritten sermons from 1707-1774. The material is notes from which various sermons were taken. The notes deal with various aspects of Methodism.
Parley Pratt Nelson diaries
Collection contains photocopies of two diaries of Parley Pratt Nelson, a student who participated on the Benjamin Cluff Brigham Young Academy Expedition (1899-1900) and served a mission in Southern California for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1901-1903).
Richard Alan Nelson papers
Newel Kimball Whitney collection of revelations, 1829-1847
Contains early manuscript copies of more than twenty revelations, all but two of which have since been published in the Doctrine and Covenants. Seven of these these are addressed to Whitney, either mentioning him in a priesthood role or giving him instructions. Materials date from between 1829 and 1847.
Newel Kimball Whitney collection on military units, 1840-1858
Contains poll books, certificates, petitions, reports, orders, and other materials related to Mormon militia units, including both the Nauvoo Legion and the Mormon Battalion. Materials date from between 1840 and 1858.
Newel Kimball Whitney collection on Mormon Church, 1829-1882
Contains revelations, correspondence, legal records, military documents, and church records created and collected by Whitney between 1829 and 1882. Materials document Whitney's service as bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as other aspects of the administration, economics, and community life in Mormon communities in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois.
Gregory J. Newell papers
Contains materials pertaining to the life of Gregory J. Newell. It contains documents from birth through high school documenting important accomplishments. Also contains ambassadorial files including travel schedules, conference information, and meetings with other diplomats. Other materials included are personal files, correspondences, photographs, and other materials documenting life events. Materials are dated 1949 to 2014.
News clippings on Mark Hofmann, 1982-2005
Contains of photocopies of newspaper articles (as well as a few original magazine excerpts) regarding Mark Hofmann's life, forgeries, murders, and trial. Materials dated 1982-2005.