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Latter Day Saint churches -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 108 Collections and/or Records:

James R. Clark index cards, 1951-1970

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2295 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Boxes containing 5 x 8" index cards for the years 1951-1970 and 3 x 5" index cards for the years 1961-1970.

Dates: Other: 1951-1970

James R. Clark newspaper clippings about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1824-1971

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2295 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Typescripts of pertinent newspaper articles (1824-1950), bibliographical information for LDS scriptures, rough drafts of volumes 1-4 of "Messages", unpublished pamphlets and books, audio reels and cassette tapes of Church-related people and events, filmstrips, typescripts and photocopies of "Messages" source material, correspondence, notes, unbound/uncut copies of volumes 5 and 6 of "Messages", pertinent student papers, etc.

Dates: Other: 1824-1971

James R. Clark publications, 1886-1984

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2295 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Unbound drafts and draft sections of volumes 2-5 of Clark's compilation series "Messages of the First Presidency"; also photocopies and notes of research material, newspaper clippings, indexes, issues of the Ensign, Church officers' interview questions, copies of speeches, etc.

Dates: Other: 1886-1984

James R. Clark publications II, 1916-1955, 1970-1974

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2295 Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Photocopy and original of volume 5 manuscript, volume 5 rough draft, uncut volume 6 manuscript, photocopies of source material for volume 6 (1935-1951), photocopies of and notes on lesson material, rough draft and page proof of "The Story of the Pearl of Great Price," notecard index of articles (by subject), assorted Church-related cards and pamphlets, Orson Pratt reference notecards (alphabetical), etc.

Dates: Other: 1916-1955; Other: 1970-1974

Kansas, Missouri, including Branson, and hikers, 1999 May 1-15

 Item — Oversize 116: Series 14, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS P 661 Series 14 Item item 58916
Scope and Contents

This album includes photographs taken by J and Fae Heslop between May 1-15 1999 in Kansas and Missouri. Photographs include the Eisenhower Center in Kansas; the Kansas state capitol at Topeka; the RLDS temple; Harry Truman home; Liberty Jail; state capitol at Jefferson City; College of teh Ozarks; Osmond theater; and Neosho near WW II Camp Crowder. The creator identified this album as "album 21."

Dates: 1999 May 1-15

Jonathan Golden Kimball letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230311612]
Identifier: MSS SC 1375
Scope and Contents

Typed letter addressed to the Mormon Apostle Abraham O Woodruff. The item expresses a concern regarding the "tyranical" rule of the Bear Lake Stake President, William Budge, and his first counselor, James Henry Hart, as well as certain bishops in relation to young men in the Mormon Church. Kimball expresses a fear of the "apostacy" of the youth and debates the concept of repentance.

Dates: 1902

Jonathan Golden Kimball letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230323559]
Identifier: MSS SC 2382
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letter dated 31 Jan. 1900 and addressed to Francis W. Kirkham, Mormon author and businessman. Kimball extends Kirkham an honorable release for serving in an unnamed Mormon Church assignment.

Dates: 1900 January 31

L. DeWayne Young collection of pamphlets, brochures, and other cultural information resources, approximately 1968-2010

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7850 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains travel brochures, maps, and books regarding the history and cultures of various countries. The majority of the materials refer to Eastern Europe with a large abundance of the resource materials focused on Poland. L. DeWayne Young collected these resources himself via travel and folk dance festivals. Dates range approximately from 1968-2010.

Dates: Publication: approximately 1968-2010

LaMar C. Berrett papers on publications, 1961-1999

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7968 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains research, rough drafts, and other material relating to Berrett's publications, including "Sacred Events, Sacred Places." Dates range from 1961-1999.

Dates: 1961-1999

LaMar C. Berrett research material, 1931-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7968 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains the research of Berrett on Mormon history and various topics. The material includes hand-written notes of Berrett and various published and unpublished writings of Berrett and other authors regarding Mormon history. Dates range from 1931-2007.

Dates: 1931-2007