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Mormon authors

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

Michele Ashman Bell papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7560
Scope and Contents

Michele Ashman Bell papers include research, notes, and outlines.

Dates: 2000-01-01 - 2010-01-01
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Michele Ashman Bell papers

Chicago University Branch collection of Sunday School speeches

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2140
Scope and Contents 24 talks presented to the University Branch Sunday School. Subjects of talks are direction and control of recreation by the Mormon church; Salvation for the dead and genealogy; teachers training; the Mormons and the printing industry; Mormon poetry; Mormon history; Need of temples in this dispensation; Education among the Mormons; Brief genealogical history of the LDS Church; Patriotism; LDS Literature; Missionary work; Customs of the south seas and the missionary work among the people;...
Dates: 1925-1926
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Chicago University Branch collection of Sunday School speeches

Douglas H. Thayer correspondence, articles, other material, circa 1962-2009

 Series
Identifier: MSS 3178 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains transcript of Brigham Young University (BYU) forum address given by Thayer, BYU magazines and other newspaper clippings featuring Thayer, notecards containing information for his published works and research, some correspondence, and a copy of the journal Irranteum. The forum address discusses reading and the importance of literacy in the home. The newspaper clippings are reviews of Thayer's books, mentions of his achievements, or discuss his life as a writer. The notecards have...
Dates: circa 1962-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3178, Douglas H. Thayer papers

Douglas H. Thayer draft notes, circa 1950-2011

 Series
Identifier: MSS 3178 Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains notes on a variety of works. Files of each work include consecutive manuscripts of each work, complete with author commentary and corrections, and title changes. Some also include final manuscripts of the works or photocopies of the pieces published in journals or anthologies. Each file also contains correspondence related to the work, typically emails from publishers or other writers discussing it. Some of the included pieces are "Harris," "Summer Fire," "Greg," "Oakhills," and...
Dates: circa 1950-2011
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3178, Douglas H. Thayer papers

Fire in the Bones play manuscript

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230312594]
Identifier: MSS SC 1440
Scope and Contents

Typed manuscript of Roger's play "Fire in the Bones." The play explores the circumstances surrounding the Mountain Meadows Massacre and subsequent execution of John D. Lee.

Dates: 1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Fire in the Bones play manuscript

Herbert Harker papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9212
Scope and Contents Contains literary manuscripts and correspondence, personal journals and family histories, and illustrations and charter maps of various southern Californian cities, all materials written and created throughout Herbert Harker's life. Manuscripts include materials such as Goldenrod (1972) and Turn Again Home (1974-1975), which both illustrate the cowboy/farmer lifestyle in Cardston, Canada. Herbert also worked on short stories for juvenile and adult audiences, and religious texts, topics...
Dates: approximately 1902-2015
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Herbert Harker papers

Sharman B. Hummel papers

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233632337]
Identifier: MSS 7988
Scope and Contents

Contains a compact disc copy of Sharman B. Hummel's edited book, "Commentary on the Book of Mormon by Hugh Nibley." Contains a second compact disc with lectures and papers on the book. Dated 2011.

Dates: 2011
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Sharman B. Hummel papers

Annette Lyon papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233281796]
Identifier: MSS 7929
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, publicity materials, notes, and books by and about Annette Lyon. Dated approximately 2003-2011.

Dates: approximately 2003-2011
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Annette Lyon papers

Aubrey Mace papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7002
Scope and Contents

Contains notes and research compiled by Mason relating to her novels and short stories. Includes manuscripts, research, notes on her novel "Before the Clock Strikes Thirty," and other miscellaneous material. Materials dated 2008-2014.

Dates: 2008-2014
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Aubrey Mace papers

Manuscript for "The Four Georges"

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230232776]
Identifier: MSS SC 2
Scope and Contents

Manuscript (plus typescript) of two pages of "The Four Georges" which criticize George IV of England for his uncontrolled spending practices. The manuscript is more direct and accusing than the published version of the book, which contains no portions of the manuscript's text.

Dates: approximately 1855
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Manuscript for "The Four Georges"

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