Latter Day Saint churches -- History
Found in 108 Collections and/or Records:
Biography of Sidney Ridgdon
Photocopy of a handwritten biography of Sidney Rigdon. John Rigdon writes about the activities of his father before, during, and after Sidney was a member of the Mormon Church. The date of the composition of the item is uncertain. Also included are correspondence, draft of an essay, and a published article edited by Karl Keller for the journal, "Dialogue+ a Journal of Mormon Thought." Keller edited Rigdon's account for publication.
Thomas Rue Correspondence
Handwritten and typewritten correspondence. The items relate to Rue's research into the groups which have separated from the Mormon Church since its founding.
Russell R. Rich research and drafts for Ensign to the Nations, 1966-1972
Contains research, chapter drafts, and other materials used in the production of Rich's book Ensign to the Nations (1972). Dates from between 1966 and 1972.
Russell R. Rich subject files, approximately 1958-1977
Contains original files index and research files on various aspects of Mormonism. Materials date from between approximately 1958 and 1977.
Hyrum Smith papers
Collection includes diaries, letters, property records, bibles and family records related to Hyrum Smith. Includes diaries of missions taken by Hyrum, the 1834 Hyrum Smith family bible, with family record dating up to 1872, and material used by the School of the Prophets in Kirtland, Ohio. Dated 1831-1872.
Ernest D. Strack papers
Collection contains correspondence, diaries, articles, minutes, speeches, dissertations, and miscellaneous items, the majority of which are photocopies. Strack collected numerous materials in various formats dealing with a wide range of topics related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Thomas Edgar Lyon, Sr. outgoing correspondence, 1945-1978
Lyon's outgoing correspondence.
William E. Timmins papers
Correspondence, articles, drafts, newspaper clippings, and notes. The materials relate to two articles by Timmins on Mormon cults and reincarnation and Utah state prison education. Some of the items deal with the issues of Sunday closing laws and the liquor by the drink issue in 1968.
Wilford D. Lee unpublished manuscripts and short stories, date of production not identified
Contains unpublished maunscripts and drafts of short stories and essays by Lee; undated. Many of these works have Mormon themes, including historical accounts of life Kirtland, Ohio and Missouri.
Young family correspondence, circa 1846-1928
Contains a variety of correspondence from relatives of the Young family and friends, including Wilford Woodruff and Ezra T. Benson, and others. Materials relate to daily life, family relationships, church affairs, and local events. Dated circa 1846-1928.