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Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Logan -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:

Ola Larson diaries and genealogies

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230363563]
Identifier: MSS 1719
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of handwritten diaries, genealogies, and patriarchal blessings. The materials are partially autobiographical. Larson writes about his conversion to the Mormon Church, his activities in New Zealand, his mission to Sweden for the Mormon Church from 1899 to 1901, and his life in Logan, Utah. Larson was employed as a gardener and as a basket weaver.

Dates: 1894-1927

James A. McMurrin papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 510
Abstract

Diaries, correspondence, an autobiography, sermon notes, conference talks, articles, award certificates.

Dates: 1898-1975

James A. McMurrin papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1895
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, telegrams, certificates, reports, and speeches. The materials deal with McMurren's political career including his work as a state senator in Utah and his Mormon Church activities.

Dates: 1939-1970

Miscellaneous James A. McMurrin publications and brochures, 1946-1971

 Series
Identifier: MSS 510 Series 9
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: The collection consists of the following: part of a history of James L. McMurrin, written by himself; a log kept immediately preceding, during and immediately following, the Northwestern States Mission Presidency served by the McMurrins; a few items of correspondence related to Church and mission activities; a few photographs; many sermon notes of varying lengths; newspaper and magazine clippings; publications pertinent to the White House Conference on Aging, 1971, Utah Council on Aging, and...
Dates: Other: 1946-1971

Newspaper clippings, 1899-1919, 1976 April 2

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1421 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains full newspaper sheets, mainly from newspapers in Utah and Canada. Dated from 1899 to 1919 and April 2, 1976.

Dates: 1899-1919; 1976 April 2

Patriarchal blessings, 1878-1903

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1421 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains serveral patriarchal blessings of Zina Prescinda Young Williams Card. Dated 1878 to 1903, with some undated material.

Dates: 1878-1903

Personal and family papers, 1870-1973

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1421 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains financial records, certificates, programs, local histories, and other family papers. Dated 1870 to 1973.

Dates: 1870-1973

William Griffiths Reese diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1952
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries with photocopies of the items. Reese writes about his work as a teacher and as a school administrator, his missions to Wales and Australia for the Mormon Church, his service as a local politician, and his assignments as a local Mormon leader. Reese also tells about personal and family matters and records partriarchal blessings and lists important dates in family history. Materials dated 1882-1979.

Dates: 1882-1979

Charles C. Rich papers

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1052
Scope and Contents

Photocopies and photographs of handwritten and typed letters, biographical notes, and diary excerpts. The materials relate to Rich's career as a Mormon Church leader. They include diary excerpts from 1836, a letter from Brigham Young (1801-1877) telling about his arrival in the Salt Lake Valley of Utah in 1847, a blessing for Rich's mission to Europe, an essay on the establishment of a Mormon colony in San Bernardino, California, and biographical notes on Rich's life in Logan, Utah.

Dates: 1836-1909

A sketch of the life and labors of William John Griffiths

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230341551]
Identifier: MSS 745
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typescript. Griffiths was born and raised in Logan, Utah. He later moved to Trenton, Utah. He was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a missionary to England for that faith.

Dates: 1920