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Polygamy -- Utah

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Annie C. Christensen biography, 1939

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232581121]
Identifier: MSS 8230
Scope and Contents Photocopy of Annie C. Christensen (1866-1944) biography typed by Alice K. Hatch, a historian with the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, in March 1939. The biography includes details from Annie's youth, marriage, and career as a midwife. It also mentions her callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including her service in Primary, Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association, and Relief Society presidencies. The biography also includes details about Annie C....
Dates: 1939

George Reynolds certificates and documents, 1863-1907

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 10 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains receipts, certificates, and other documents related to Reynolds. Includes his sentence to prison for practicing polygamy, and a petition for his pardon submitted to President Rutherford B. Hayes. Dated 1863-1907.

Dates: 1863-1907

George Reynolds correspondence, 1872-1909

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 10 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between various individuals, includings leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Topics revolved primarily around the doctrine of polygamy and Reynold's imprisonment for practicing polygamy. Dated 1872-1905.

Dates: 1872-1909

George Reynolds writings, approximately 1877-1920

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 10 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains writings by or related to Reynolds. Includes records related to the concordance to the Book of Mormon, a draft of a history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a biography of Reynolds by his daughter, Alice Louise Reynolds. Dated approximately 1877-1920.

Dates: approximately 1877-1920

John Horne Miles polygamy trial materials, 1877-1968

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2310 Series 5
Scope and Contents Documents related to John Horne Miles' polygamy trial, including legal documents, photocopies of The Deseret Evening News Report and Commentary (and of the Salt Lake Daily Herald Report and Commentary) on the trial of John Horne Miles, typescripts of articles from the Salt Lake Daily Herald and Daily Tribune, photocopies from the Documentary History of the Church (trial proceedings as recorded by the Church), genealogy reports, and typescripts of Henry Landon Miles's research on J.H. Miles....
Dates: Other: 1877-1968

Reed Smoot correspondence, 1891-1941

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains Reed Smoot's personal and professional correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. Includes letters to government employees and departments, Brigham Young University, and others. Also contains letters to and from Susa Young Gates, Merrill Nibley, and several others. Includes some correspondence to U.S. Presidents, such as Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover. Dated 1891-1941.

Dates: 1891-1941

Reed Smoot diaries, 1880-1932

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains handwritten diaries documenting the life of Reed Smoot as kept by himself. Includes discussion of his home and family life, thoughts, and other daily events. Dated 1880-1932.

Dates: 1880-1932

Reed Smoot mementoes, 1877-1967

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains ephemeral artifacts and mementoes from the life and career of Reed Smoot. Includes objects such as Smoot's election pins, memorials written by others about Smoot, and Christmas cards. Also consists largely of invitations to events and calling cards. Dated 1877-1967.

Dates: 1877-1967

Reed Smoot microfilm, 1880-1966

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains several rolls of microfilm, unlabelled. Includes labelled boxes of microfilm which are images of Smoot's diaries. Dated 1880-1966.

Dates: 1880-1966

Reed Smoot newspaper clippings, 1897-1942

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings on the career of Reed Smoot. Primarily deals with news about the Smoot hearings, found in both Utah newspapers and other newspapers. Also contains articles on Smoot's opinion on prohibition and his election reports. Dated 1897-1942.

Dates: 1897-1942