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Priesthood -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Heber J. Grant statements

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230317163]
Identifier: MSS SC 1894
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a 1922 newsclipping concerning political affiliations of the Mormon Church and its members. The Church was not officially aligned politically. The other item is typed, undated, and relates to the conferring of the priesthood in the Mormon Church. Each item is endorsed by Heber J. Grant and the other members of the First Presidency of the Mormon Church.

Dates: approximately 1922-1930
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Heber J. Grant statements

Charles W. Penrose papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 680
Scope and Contents Collection includes a photo of Penrose's home in Farmington, Utah; handwritten and typed poetry by Charles W. Penrose, generally on spiritual topics (but including a sweet acrostic for his wife Lucetta, with transcription); letters written by Charles to William S. Paine (about Moses Thatcher), Cassie Donahoo, and daughter Lucile; printed pamphlets written by Penrose and others on Gospel topics (basic Church doctrine, the plan of salvation, the Second Coming of Christ, the priesthood and...
Dates: 1861-1966
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Charles W. Penrose papers

Secrecy in the Church and priesthood, welfare, and politics

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230307123]
Identifier: MSS SC 941
Scope and Contents

"Secrecy in the Church" concerns the mysteries of God; Frame postulates that there are none such for those who have prepared themselves to understand the so-called mysteries and refers to Mormon scriptures to support his claims. "Priesthood, Welfare, and Politics" is a compilation of quotations both from scriptures and various Mormon Church authorities concerning these topics.

Dates: 1964-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Secrecy in the Church and priesthood, welfare, and politics

Joseph Fielding Smith letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231042521]
Identifier: MSS 6274
Abstract

The Joseph Fielding Smith letter is addressed to William Shepard in 1955 and regards the authority and line of the priesthood.

Dates: 1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Fielding Smith letter

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