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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 588 Collections and/or Records:

John L.Smith blessing fragment, 1860 September 22

 Item — Box 2: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232563822], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 680 Series 2 Item 3
Scope and Contents

Blessing by Lorenzo Snow sets apart John Lyman Smith for mission to Europe.

Dates: 1860 September 22
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 680, John L. Smith papers / John L. Smith personal and family papers

John McCrea protest of promissory note, 1837 November 11

 Item — Box 7: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197232550696], Folder: 4
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Item 5
Scope and Contents

Protest of promissory note from John McCrea to Jackson, Riddle and Co. and Samuel Comly, dated November 11, 1837.

Dates: 1837 November 11
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / John K. Kane papers / John K. Kane professional papers

John Smith legal documents, 1860-1894

 File — Box 2: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232548880], Folder: 6
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains three legal documents related to John Smith, including a land indenture, bill of sale, and quit claim. Dated 1860-1894.

Dates: 1860-1894
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers / John Smith personal papers

John Smith personal papers, 1852-1962

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains papers related to Smith's personal and family life, genealogical information, business interests, and his role as Presiding Patriarch of the LDS Church. Includes patriarchal blessings given to him, as well as those he gave to others. Also includes tithing receipts, legal documents, documents regarding stock held by Smith, commendations for Smith, miscellaneous correspondence, documents related to Joseph Smith III, and articles regarding John Smith. Dated 1852-1962.

Dates: 1852-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 803, John Smith papers

John Steele complaint against John Batty, 1902 November 12

 Item — Box 2: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197231564276], Folder: 13
Identifier: Vault MSS 528 Series 6 Item 33
Dates: 1902 November 12
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 528, John Steele papers / John Steele civic service papers

John Steele complaint filed against Tamer Elizabeth Booth, 1895 August 10

 Item — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233290649], Folder: 14
Identifier: Vault MSS 528 Series 2 Item 17
Dates: 1895 August 10
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 528, John Steele papers / John Steele personal and family correspondence

John Steele testimony against Horace Slack, 1890 November 17

 Item — Box 2: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197231564276], Folder: 13
Identifier: Vault MSS 528 Series 6 Item 24
Dates: 1890 November 17
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 528, John Steele papers / John Steele civic service papers

John Strother Tutt concurrence of resolution, 1853 December 29

 Item — Folder 4: [Barcode: 31197239282582]
Identifier: MSS SC 1086
Scope and Contents

John Strother Tutt. Concurrence of "Resolution for the relief of John Strother Tutt" addressed to the House of Representatives, Utah Territory. Photocopy.

Dates: 1853 December 29
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS SC 1086, Brent Ashworth collection

John Strother Tutt resolution, 1854 January 7

 Item — Folder 4: [Barcode: 31197239282582]
Identifier: MSS SC 1086
Scope and Contents

John Strother Tutt. "Resolution fo relief" by W. Richards, President of Council. Photocopy.

Dates: 1854 January 7
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS SC 1086, Brent Ashworth collection

John Taylor signature under guilty verdict of jury, 1859 September 16

 Item — Folder 4: [Barcode: 31197239282582]
Identifier: MSS SC 1086
Scope and Contents

John Taylor signature under statement of jury finding the prisoner (Goads) guilty and sentenced to 12 months of hard labor in the penitentiary. Photocopy.

Dates: 1859 September 16
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS SC 1086, Brent Ashworth collection

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