Latter Day Saints -- History
Found in 62 Collections and/or Records:
Department of History records, approximately 1964-1992
Series contains documents such as homework, academic papers, newsletters, announcements, and other materials from the Brigham Young University Department of History, circa 1964-1992.
Kate Field letter
Handwritten and signed letter, dated April 21 of an unspecified year, and addressed to J. H. Holmes. Field writes about Mormon polygamy and about various anti-Mormon activities. Also included is a card stating that "Mormonism is organized Treason" which was signed by Field.
Fifteen months experience
Fifteen months experience gives an account of Bulkley's journey following his release from the Mormon Battalion until he rejoined his family. This collection includes a photocopy of the original account.
William Forman diary and biographies
Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a typescript. Forman writes about his youth. He was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1851 and migrated to Utah in 1854. He lived in Salt Lake City, Utah Valley, and Heber City, Utah. He was fined for polygamy in 1891. Also included are three biographies of family members written by John Forman in 1932.
Die gesellschaftlichen Unternehmungsform des Mormonismus
Typewritten essay in German with handwritten corrections. Jungeblut writes a history of Mormons and the Mormon Church with special emphasis of the agrarian activities of Mormons in Utah in the nineteenth century.
Ephraim Green certificates
Printed and handwritten certificates. These items certify that Green is of good character and is travelling to Hawaii on a mission for the Mormon Church. Two of the manuscripts are signed by the second president of the Mormon Church, Brigham Young.
Clark J. Gubler papers
Research and class materials of Clark J. Gubler while he was a professor in the biochemical department at BYU.
John Hafen papers
Homer and Crockett family histories
Collection includes typewritten copies of family histories, correspondence, and biographies believed to have been compiled by Rachel Maretta Homer Crocket. The materials relate to the Homer and Crockett families that were associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for many years. The items cover a wide range of topics over many years. Included are biographies of Russell King Homer, William Harrison Homer, and Rose Homer Widtsoe.
“Intolerance” by J. E. Broaddus, approximately 1900-1954
Materials include the unfinished manuscript of J. E. Broaddus's story "Intolerance." It is a story set alongside the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and focuses on two fictional families and their involvement in real events. The short stories "Trail of Glory" and "Glory Trail" are early versions of the first part of "Intolerance." Materials dated approximately 1900-1954.