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Latter Day Saint churches -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 84 Collections and/or Records:

Ora Pate Stewart book manuscripts, approximately 1955-1984

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6046 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains assembled manuscripts for proposed, titled works as well as untitled works. Examples of some works are "Ettie Lee," "The Brightness of Hope," and "A Letter to my Parents." Manuscripts are also often anthologies of Stewart's poetry. All writing discusses Mormon history, Stewart's family history, or Mormon religion. Materials date from between approximately 1955 and 1984.

Dates: approximately 1955-1984

Provo storehouse monetary script

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232516523]
Identifier: UA 637
Scope and Contents Engraved monetary script. This item was worth 10 cents, could only be spent at the Provo Storehouse (Bishop's Storehouse), and was not to be used as money elsewhere. This bill is engraved on both sides with a representation of the main building of the Brigham Young Academy on it. It also has an engraved signature of Wm. B. Preston (1830-1908), Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on it. Those individuals who worked for the Brigham Young Academy were often...
Dates: 1901

Publications and Graphics photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 763
Scope and Contents Photographs used by Brigham Young University's Publications and Graphics Department, many of which are copies made from other sources. Includes photographs of Brigham Young University buildings, Brigham Young Academy, portraits of students, athletes, and faculty members, athletic and performing arts events, the Howard W. Hunter Law Library expansion, and other campus events. Includes photographs taken by George Edward Anderson. Collection contains both black and white and color photographs,...
Dates: approximately 1832-1980s

Bertha S. Reeder papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1924
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, pamphlets, programs, maps, lessons, sheet music, memorabilia, reports, scrapbooks, bulletins, and a history. The materials relate to Reeder's work in the YWMIA and to the Mormon Church in general. The items also relate to Reeder's travels. Much of the correspondence is to congratulate Reeder on her accomplishments.

Dates: 1936-1966

Bertha S. Reeder photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4232
Scope and Contents

Contains five scrapbooks and three larger photographs relating to Bertha S. Reeder, her church service, and her travels. Includes Reeder family photographs, news clippings detailing Reeder's term in the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association (YWMIA) presidency, tourist information, and postcards of New England.

Dates: approximately 1936-1966

Russell R. Rich papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 611
Scope and Contents

Includes talks, correspondence, class lectures, and research. Also included are research notes and chapter drafts for "Ensign to the Nations."

Dates: 1951-1984

William Jacobson and Sandy Borbón Rich collection on the Ben E. and Alice M. Rich family

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7690
Scope and Contents

Collection includes 19th century and early 20th century pamphlets that largely deal with issues related to controversy, doctrine, and organizations within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The papers also include four volumes of newspaper clippings, a calendar diary owned by William McLachlan, correspondence from Ben E. Rich to Alice M. Rich, schoolbooks used by Alice M. Rich in 1884, and other various papers and documents.

Dates: 1884-1938

Samuel W. Richards sworn oath

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230308436]
Identifier: MSS SC 1056
Scope and Contents Oath sworn before Martin S. Lindsay, Notary Public, in Salt Lake City on 11 Dec. 1903. The document affirms that Richards was among 25 young men who were called during the winter of 1843-4 by the Mormon Prophet, Joseph Smith (1805-1844), to explore the mountains in the West for a place where the Mormons could go to avoid persecution. Richards states that the men had weekly meetings to prepare for the trip and the decision to explore the West was made by Joseph Smith and not by his successor...
Dates: 1903

Biography of Sidney Ridgdon

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231046027]
Identifier: MSS 1274
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: approximately 1900-1968

Thomas Rue Correspondence

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230325117]
Identifier: MSS SC 2577
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and typewritten correspondence. The items relate to Rue's research into the groups which have separated from the Mormon Church since its founding.

Dates: 1975-1976