Religion
Found in 877 Collections and/or Records:
Orson F. Whitney collection of writings and First Presidency letters, approximately 1901-1918
Materials include parts of letters from The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from when Joseph F. Smith was the prophet. There are also poetry and essays written by other unidentified authors. Dated approximately 1901-1918.
Orson F. Whitney correspondence, 1873-1931
Orson F. Whitney correspondence with family, 1873-1883
Materials include originals and transcriptions of correspondence between Orson F. Whitney and various members of his family, mostly his parents, Horace K. Whitney and Helen Mar Kimball Whitney. They contain inquiries about his family's health, information about travels, writings, daily life, missions, Church service, health, and work. Dated 1873-1883.
Orson F. Whitney correspondence with general authorities and other dignitaries, 1912-1930
Materials include originals and transcriptions of correspondence between Orson F. Whitney and apostles David O. McKay, Heber M. Wells, John A. Widstoe, Horace G. Whitney, and Levi Edgar Young about matters relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1882-1930.
Orson F. Whitney family papers, approximately 1847-1993
Materials include documents relating to the family and descendants of Orson F. Whitney. Materials include pedigree charts from the Whitney and Smoot families, Zina B. Smoot papers, items collected by Horace K. and Helen Mar Kimball, family writings, correspondence, blessings, Church documents, poems, and photographs. Dated approximately 1847-1900.
Orson F. Whitney general correspondence, 1880-1931
Materials include general correspondence written by Orson F. Whitney as well as his various friends, family, Church acquaintances, and fans of his writing. There is information about his missions to Europe, time as mission president of the European Mission, writing and published works, personal family concerns, financial issues, Church matters, and his work as a teacher. Dated 1880-1931.
Orson F. Whitney general writings, approximately 1892-1930
Materials include originals and transcriptions of religious and non-religious writings by Orson F. Whitney. They include speeches, sermons, talks, congressional addresses, essays, and publications about writing, poetry, education, history, religion, Mormonism, America, friends and family, gender, romance, and politics. Dated approximately 1892-1930.
Orson F. Whitney letters from family members, 1882 March-April
Materials include letters to Orson F. Whitney from his mother, Helen Mar Kimball Whitney, his sister Genevieve (Gen), and his sister-in-law Emma (Emily Ann Smoot). The letters are dated between March 17, 1882 and April 16, 1882, and give Orson updates on daily life and other events that the women experienced during Orson's absence. Dated March 17-April 16, 1882.
Orson F. Whitney letters to Helen Mar, Horace K., and Charles Spaulding Whitney, 1877-1883
Orson F. Whitney letters to Horace K. and Helen Mar Whitney, 1873-1877
Materials include letters from Orson F. Whitney to his parents, Horace K. Whitney and Helen Mar Kimball Whitney. Orson wrote many of them while serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Europe. The letters contain information about his health, mission, travels, and personal spiritual experiences. Dated June 29, 1873-July 15, 1877.