Religion
Found in 877 Collections and/or Records:
Reed Smoot certificate
Printed form with handwritten notations. A certificate appointing Reed Smoot, Latter-day Saint Church leader and later Utah Senator, as director of the Territorial Insane Asylum in Utah. On reverse is an affidavit signed by Smoot swearing to support the U.S. Constitution, especially the acts regarding polygamy.
Snyder family genealogies
Handwritten genealogies, biographical sketches, historical accounts, patriarchal blessings, temple work sheets, and family photographs of the Snyder family of Germany and Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The patriarchal blessings were given to family members that joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The lists of temple work done for dead family members were also produced by the those who joined the LDS Church.
William Henry Solomon autobiography
Photocopy of a handwritten autobiography with a typescript of the item. Also included are brief biographies of family members and patriarchal blessings. The date of the composition of the item is uncertain. Solomon writes about joining the Mormon Church, migrating to Utah, serving on a mission to the Indians of Arizona, meeting John D. Lee, and moving to Kanab, Utah.
Souvenirs d'un frere, [Memories of a friar]
Handwritten story of the priest, Antoine, which tells of his birth, religious training and experiences a a priest in France.
Bishop of Barcellona letter to King of Spain Philip II
Handwritten letter on parchment addressed to Philip II of Spain from the bishop of Barcellona. The item is a warning to Philip II about certain individuals known at court who are suspected of sympathizing with French protestant groups. The bishop promises to visit philip II to discuss the matter further. The bishop also praises Philip II for his faithfulness to the Catholic Church.
The Spencer-Pike incident
Typewritten research paper for Larry C. Porter's Church History 342 class. Spencer writes about the murder of Ralph Pike by Howard Orson Spencer in 1859 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Edwin James Stanley papers
Allen Joseph Stout journal
Walter L. Straub notebooks
Typewritten notes, newspaper clippings, letters, charts, and drawings relating to the "false" teachings and practices of the Mormons and the Mormon Church. Straub noted arguments against the positions of that faith. Straub was probably a minister.
A study in realization
Mimeograph of a typewritten item with handwritten notes. The date of the material is uncertain and its author is unknown. The item is a series of essays on "realization" in forty-nine chapters. The topics of discussion include light, concentration, silence, universal truth, symbology, consecration, and resurrection. The materials often refer to Christian scriptures. Some examples are, "Let there be light" and "I wish to refer you to the Book of Revelations in your scripture."