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Latter Day Saint churches -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

James B. Allen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2183
Abstract

The collection of professional papers of James B. Allen, includes drafts and research files for various books, correspondence, class lecture notes and other papers. Manuscripts include those for The Story of The Latter-day Saints, The Company Town in the American West, Men with a Mission and Hearts Turned to the Fathers.

Dates: approximately 1950-1999

Robert Aveson newspaper clippings

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231045151]
Identifier: MSS 1034
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of newspaper clippings probably taken from the "Deseret News." Some of the materials were written or edited by Aveson. They deal with a wide range of subjects relating to Utah and Mormon Church history.

Dates: approximately 1870-1900

LaMar C. Berrett papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7968
Scope and Contents

Contains the research material, notes, photographs, and other material of Berrett, including research on Mormon Trail history, history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and scrapbooks of tours conducted by LaMar C. Berrett. Dates range from 1931-2007.

Dates: 1931-2007

Brigham Young University audio-visual materials

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1300
Scope and Contents

Contains sound and motion picture film recordings of forums, devotionals, graduations, Education Week, General Conference, history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and KBYU productions from 1930 to 1985.

Dates: 1930-1985

Richard L. Bushman and Claudia L. Bushman papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2052
Scope and Contents Collection contains personal and professional papers in addition to other memorabilia from the Bushman family encompassing the years of 1946 to 2012. This includes correspondence, diaries, transcripts, manuscripts, research files, photographs, and printed ephemera. Among the papers are research materials for a project on Mormons in Elkton, Maryland from 1984 to 1985, which includes ward records, journals of local Church members, and interview transcripts. Also includes documentation related...
Dates: 1946-2012

Donald Q. Cannon and Reid L. Neilson collection of student papers on international church history

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 6197
Scope and Contents

Contains student essays from the International History of the Church course at Brigham Young University. Essays recall the development of Christianity and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the various countries of the world. Materials dated 2000 to 2013.

Dates: 2000-2013

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints revelation collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1700
Abstract

This collection consists of photocopies of early manuscripts of revelations given to Joseph Smith, most of which are contained in the modern LDS Church's Doctrine and Covenants. Note: Unless otherwise noted, the originals of these documents are located in the Historical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Salt Lake City.

Dates: 1829-1982

Department of History student papers

 Collection — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197231026854]
Identifier: UA 759
Scope and Contents

Contains papers submitted to various history professors for History 400 and other upper-division history classes. Among the topics covered are Native Americans, nineteenth-century gold mining in the American West, Mormons, Spanish explorers and missionaries; the American Southwest, Mexico, and African Americans.

Dates: 1956-1970

Nels Benjamin Lundwall papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1447
Scope and Contents

The collections consists of business and personal correspondence, research materials, and miscellaneous items, which relate to Lundwall's research, writing, finances, and personal life. The collection is divided into two parts: a manuscript section and a microfilm section.

Dates: 1915-1969

Thomas Edgar Lyon, Sr. collection

 Collection — Folder 14: [Barcode: 31197232566841]
Identifier: MSS 2341
Abstract The collection contains: 1. about 320 letters of T. Edgar Lyon to his younger sister, Janette, and her family. 2. a copy of the oral history of T. Edgar Lyon, interviewed by Davis Bitton for the LDS Church Historical Department. 3. T. Edgar Lyon's 1962 dissertation and other publications. 4. additional items relating to Laura Hermana Forsberg and family. 5. microfilm copies of the papers of T. Edgar Lyon (50 reels) from the LDS Church Historical Department. 6. several books read and marked...
Dates: 1802-1991