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Latter Day Saint churches -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 108 Collections and/or Records:

Milton V. Backman Jr. mission papers, approximately 1990-2013

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8785 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains mission journals, tapes, photographs, and other mission materials from Milton Backman's various missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Topics included in these are photographs of Nauvoo or pertaining to the city; documentation on the Kirtland, Ohio region including records of famous members such as Sidney Rigdon and Philo Dibble; and VHS/DVDs of talks made by Backman and Elder Russel M. Nelson for the Carthage Martyrdom program held in Carthage, Illinois on...
Dates: approximately 1990-2013
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8785, Milton V. Backman Jr. papers

Mormon History Association records, approximately 1981-2000

 Series — Carton 43: Series 12 [Barcode: 31197227622849]
Identifier: MSS 2183 Series 12
Scope and Contents note

Series contains papers regarding the Mormon History Association, particularly James B. Allen's "Studies in Mormon History, 1830-1997: An Indexed Bibliography" that he helped to compile, circa 1981-2000.

Dates: approximately 1981-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2183, James B. Allen papers

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6046, Ora Pate Stewart papers / Ora Pate Stewart personal papers and memorabilia

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Provo storehouse monetary script

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Publications and Graphics photograph collection

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Bertha S. Reeder papers

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Bertha S. Reeder photographs

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Russell R. Rich papers

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Jacobson and Sandy Borbón Rich collection on the Ben E. and Alice M. Rich family

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Samuel W. Richards sworn oath

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