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Nauvoo (Ill.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:

Ancestor contributions to the church / by John Wyatt

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239278093]
Identifier: MSS 9270
Scope and Contents

Compact disc labeled, "Ancestor Contributions to the Church by John Wyatt, 2002; MS Word." Disc contents focus on the Wyatt family history, including contributions to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their roles in church government in Nauvoo, Illinios, as well as other locations. Dated 2002.

Dates: 2002

Miles Anderson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2061
Scope and Contents

This collection contains 2 diaries covering briefly related experiences and financial dealings of Anderson during the period of 1842-1856, from Nauvoo to the Utah Territory. Also includes patriarchal blessings given by Hyrum Smith and John Smith, as well as other documents and correspondence. Two diaries, family correspondence, patriarchal blessings, family land deeds, Nauvoo Legion Certificate, and War of 1812 pension certificate.

Dates: 1799-1877

Transcription of the Averett Family ledger book

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231046316]
Identifier: MSS 1303
Scope and Contents

Narrative of the history of members of the Averett family, including conversion, activities in Far West and Nauvoo, emigration westward, and settlement and activities in Utah Territory. The transcription was entrusted to P.T. Reilly.

Dates: 1972

Research materials relating to John Cook Bennett

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1301
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence with Dr. Frederick C. Waite and Dale L. Morgan, printed material, and numerous notes and references relative to the life and activities of John C. Bennett.

Dates: 1804-1867

Burton and Fielding family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4133
Scope and Contents

The Burton genealogy includes biographical information and sketches about James and Isabella Burton and their descendants. The Fielding family correspondence consists of photocopies of handwritten letters, most written while Joseph Fielding was serving as a missionary in England.

Dates: 1838-1967

Church Historical Sites

 Collection — Oversize 1: [Barcode: 31197227655476]
Identifier: MSS 3817
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs and postcards of various historical sites relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These sites include: Nauvoo, Orderville, Kirtland, Palmyra, and various LDS temples. Portraits of people include: Joseph Smith, C.S. Forester, and General Fremont with his wife and daughter. Also included in the collection is a book titled American Frontier Photography and a photograph of the 1955 Utah State Senate 31st session.

Dates: Approximately 1850-1985

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints records

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4123
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, church related, financial records, legal records, and miscellaneous documents. Notable documents (all photocopies) include an 1844 letter from Joseph Smith while in Carthage Jail and a list of Mormon Battalion soldiers.

Dates: 1831-1964

James R. Clark papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2295
Abstract

This collection contains materials used by James R. Clark in writing the six volumes of Messages of the First Presidency. The material covers the years 1824 -1984. It also contains several drafts of each of the volumes.

Dates: 1824-1984

Collection of Kirtland and Nauvoo manuscripts

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSS 1699
Scope and Contents

Typescripts of the Kirtland Council Minute Book (1832-1837), photocopy of handwritten Nauvoo Library and Literary Institute records, and typescripts of the minute books of the High Council of the Mormon Church in Nauvoo, Illinois. The meeting minutes are in five books from 1840 to 1845 and document the function and activities of the leadership of the Mormon Church in Nauvoo.

Dates: 1832-1845

Collection on Nauvoo Grape Festival

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9615
Scope and Contents

A collection of programs, clippings, scrapbook pages, paper ephemera, artifacts, photographs, and correspondence related to the Nauvoo Grape Festival in Nauvoo, Illinois, spanning the years 1938 to 1980. Much of the material appears to have been collected and assembled by members of the Lutz family.

Dates: 1938-1980