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Latter Day Saint missionaries -- South America

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Julian William Cummings missionary papers, 1899-1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8098 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains missionary papers of Julian William Cummings' mission to Argentina. Includes instructional materials such as pictures, maps, and pamphlets on Church doctrines. Also includes photographs of Cummings' time in Argentina. Finally, includes a journal he kept as a missionary. Dated 1899-1980.

Dates: 1899-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8098, Julian William Cummings papers

Paul R. Nielsen missionary letters, circa 1963-1971

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7741 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains letters by Paul R. Nielsen written while he was serving as a Mormon missionary in Argentina and Germany. Nielsen describes tracting, getting along with his companions, evaluations of his Spanish speaking skills, and basic instructional letters from the Mission President and church leaders. Also includes letters from his family, updating on news, like outings to Aspen and the decision to put in a swimming pool. Also includes weekly reports where the number of contacts made, lessons...
Dates: circa 1963-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7741, Paul R. Nielsen papers

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