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Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Hawaii -- Diaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Benjamin Cluff diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1667
Scope and Contents

Contains four diaries and their respective transcripts covering the period from 1881-1909 and detailing Cluff's time as a student at Brigham Young Academy and the University of Michigan, as well as his subsequent appointment as President of the Academy. Also describes his activities and experiences as a plantation owner in Tabasco, Mexico.

Dates: 1881-1909

Sidney Algernon Coray mission diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6037
Abstract

Missionary diaries from the LDS mission of Sidney Algernon Coray while serving in the Hawaiian Islands from 1880 to 1883.

Dates: 1880-1883

Joseph H. Dean journals

 File — Reel 1: [Barcode: 31197235217665]
Identifier: MSS 7933
Scope and Contents

Contains one microfilm version of the journals of Joseph H. Dean, including accounts of his activities as a missionary in Hawaii and Samoa. Dated from 1876 to 1884.

Dates: 1876-1884

John Thomas Giles diaries

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232486941]
Identifier: MSS 994
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries and teaching notes. Giles writes about his daily activities in Provo, Utah; his two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hawaii (1890-1897 and 1905-1907); his work at a lime kiln; his work on a railroad; and his teaching of Sunday School for the Church.

Dates: 1890-1927

Charles W. Hancock papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3806
Scope and Contents Collection contains the personal journals of Charles W. Hancock documenting his life from the time of his mission call in 1896 until 1942. The journals include five volumes, along with an additional volume containing a record of baby blessings, priesthood confirmations, baptisms, and other events that occurred during his mission service. Also included in the collection are thirty-six photographs taken during his mission. Images include mission companions, people he served, the mission homes,...
Dates: approximately 1896-1942

Thomas Karren mission journals

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 4065
Scope and Contents Materials include two original volumes of journals kept by Karren while serving as a missionary in the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii). He describes learning the language, teaching doctrines and principles, developing the branch, and attending and holding conferences as well as dealings with ministers of other religions, miracles that occurred, and international events affecting the Sandwich Islands. The end of volume II includes some poems and song lyrics by Karren. Folders three through five...
Dates: 1853-1854

Mary Ann King and William King diaries

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2315
Scope and Contents

Contains two diaries, one kept by Mary Ann King, dated 1887-1888, and the other by her husband William King, dated 1880-1882. Mary Ann's diary covers the time period during which she accompanied William on his mission to the Sandwich Islands for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. William King's diary discusses his ranching, camping, and traveling activities.

Dates: 1880-1888

Jane Elizabeth Hyde Molen diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230318351]
Identifier: MSS SC 1961
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of a handwritten diary (32 leaves). Molen tells about her departure from Utah and the journey to Hawaii. She also gives accounts of her activities while serving with her husband as a missionary in Hawaii.

Dates: 1876-1877

The Mormon Hawaiian missionary journals of Francis Asbury Hammond, 1852-1857, 1864-1865 / transcript by John J Hammond

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3293
Scope and Contents Collection contains nine spiral bound typescript volumes or Francis Asbury Hammond's Mormon missionary journals. The journals chronicle his first and second missions to the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands from 1852-57 and 1864-65. Typescripts were prepared in 2005 by John J Hammond of Kent State University. The journals are divided into nine volumes: Volume I: February 5, 1852- April 13, 1853. Volume II: April 14, 1853- October 26, 1853. Volume III: October 27, 1853- April 11, 1854; Volume IV:...
Dates: 2005

Ward E. Pack papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231563963]
Identifier: MSS 449
Abstract Collection includes a handwritten autobiography and diary written by Ward E. Pack between 1854 and 1876. His accounts include family histories, descriptions of his trek to Utah, his activities in Summit County, Utah, and his experiences on missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hawaii and the Eastern States. Journals also include genealogical information written by his daughter. Also included are letters from John Pack, Ward's father, telling about the migration to...
Dates: 1847-1935