Skip to main content

Histories (Literary works)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Chronological records of significant events, as of the life or development of a people, country, or institution, often with an explanation of the causes.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Orson F. Whitney manuscript for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints : A History, date of production not identified

 Sub-Series — Box 2: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231038446], Folder: 15-25
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Materials include transcriptions of parts of "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: A History," written by Orson F. Whitney. As the title indicates, the work summarizes the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including biblical history that Whitney viewed as essential to the foundation of Mormonism. This collection contains the introduction and ten chapters. Date of production not identified.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 15, Orson F. Whitney papers / Orson F. Whitney writings

Orson F. Whitney other writings, 1890-1898

 Sub-Series — Box 2: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231038446], Folder: 26-28
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Materials include other writings by Orson F. Whitney about religion, specifically about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There is also his "History of Utah" series that details the history of the state of Utah from before the Church members arrived to when Whitney was living there. There are also various untitled works and documents written or edited by Whitney. Dated 1890-1898.

Dates: 1890-1898
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 15, Orson F. Whitney papers / Orson F. Whitney writings

Staff Interface | Send Feedback or Report a Problem

More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections.

The BYU Library aims to create descriptions of collections that are inclusive and support an “environment of belonging.” If you encounter language in finding aids, catalog records, or collection descriptions that you find offensive or believe to be harmful, we invite your feedback at librarydescription@byu.edu.