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Church officers -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Correspondence

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:

Almerin Grow letter to Brigham Young

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232593563]
Identifier: MSS 8731
Content Description

Letter written by Grow to Brigham Young, in which Grow requests help in regaining his priesthood and the custody of his children in exchange for moving to Fillmore, Utah, as Young had asked him. Materials dated September 9, 1858.

Dates: 1858 September 9
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Almerin Grow letter to Brigham Young

Gustive O. Larson photograph albums, 1911-1947

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 622 Series 9 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains three photograph albums.

Dates: 1911-1947
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 622, Gustive O. Larson papers / Gustive O. Larson collection addendum

Harold B. Lee artifacts, 1970

 Series — Box 5: Series 1; Series 4; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197239126151], Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 9392 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains three unique items from Harold B. Lee's time as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The series includes a pin depicting the Armor of God, a leatherwork bookmark inscribed with the word "Dad," and a wooden plaque with a quote attributed to Harold B. Lee. Materials dated 1970.

Dates: 1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9392, L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers

Harold B. Lee correspondence, 1936-1973

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9392 Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains letters to and from Harold B. Lee as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Series includes handwritten letters from family members including a handwritten note from Sister Lee to Harold B. Lee as he attended a conference; typed responses by Harold B. Lee to letters received from members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints including many letters from young children, a photograph of Harold B....
Dates: 1936-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9392, L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers

Harold B. Lee family histories, 1874-1977

 Series — Box 12: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197239126102], Folder: 13-18
Identifier: MSS 9392 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains family histories of the Samuel Lee family. The series includes family group records with personal anecdotes, historical images, handwritten notes by Harold B. Lee, and an original poem written by Harold B. Lee. Materials are dated 1874 and 1977.

Dates: 1874-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9392, L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers

Harold B. Lee portraits, 1945-1973

 Series — Box 12: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197239126102], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 9392 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains two portraits of Harold B. Lee and a published biography of his work as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Materials are dated 1945 and 1973.

Dates: 1945-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9392, L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers

Harold B. Lee sound recordings, 1961-1980

 Series
Identifier: MSS 9392 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains recordings of addresses given by Harold B. Lee at conferences, funerals, and other engagements. Materials dated 1961 to 1980.

Dates: 1961-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9392, L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers

Isaac Russell, Jr. letters, 1912 July 23-1928 July 19

 File — Box 3: Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233277596], Folder: 18
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 4 File 8
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence of Isaac Russell [Jr.], with family as well as Heber J. Grant and Dr. John A. Widtsoe. 12 items, dated July 23, 1912 to July 19, 1928.

Dates: 1912 July 23-1928 July 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1511, Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Jr. family personal letters

Gustive O. Larson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 622
Scope and Contents Contains Gustive O. Larson's personal and professional papers. These include personal history, scholarly and religious writings, research files, teaching files, business records, civic and professional organization files, papers by students and other scholars, personal and business correspondence, and personal memorabilia. Includes a personal life history Larson had been preparing, other autobiographical writings relating to his personal life, church service, travel, as well as personal...
Dates: 1826-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Gustive O. Larson papers

Mormon Church in Hawaii

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230318369]
Identifier: MSS SC 1962
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of correspondence, reports, histories, petitions, resolutions, and miscellaneous items relating to the Mormon Church in Hawaii. Most of the materials are associated with missionary work, and most date from the nineteenth century. A few items are in the Hawaiian language. One letter was written by the Mormon prophet, Brigham Young (1801-1877), and several letters are addressed to Daniel H. Wells, the Mormon apostle.

Dates: 1851-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mormon Church in Hawaii

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