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Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

D. M. McAllister galley proofs

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230310309]
Identifier: MSS SC 1259
Scope and Contents

Galley proofs of an article by McAllister which was published in the September 1917 issue of the Improvement Era, A Mormon Church periodical. The article explains that Mormon temple ordinances are essential to salvation. The sheets bear holograph corrections and a note by Joseph F. Smith, the 6th president of the Mormon Church. Smith's note suggests that the article be published as a four page tract.

Dates: 1917
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / D. M. McAllister galley proofs

Priesthood blessing upon Lucy P. Russel

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2900
Scope and Contents

A blessing given by Joseph F. Smith to Lucy P. Russel, with Daniel H. Wells assisting, setting her apart for calling as a midwife in Utah. Smith was the 2nd Counselor in the Mormon Church's First Presidencey at the time of the blessing.

Dates: 1881
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Priesthood blessing upon Lucy P. Russel

P. J. Sanders and J. F. Curtis debate transcripts

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197225536843]
Identifier: MSS 2018
Scope and Contents The debates between Peter James Sanders of the Mormon Church and James Frank Curtis of the Reorganized Mormon Church were held 4-7 Aug. 1908 in the Murray Opera House in Murray, Utah. The collection includes transcripts of the debates and biographical information regarding Sanders and Curtis. The issues covered in the debates include the succession in the leadership of the Mormon Church following the death of Joseph Smith (1805-1844), the first president of the Mormon Church, and Mormon...
Dates: 1908
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / P. J. Sanders and J. F. Curtis debate transcripts

Eugene Thompson research collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1542
Scope and Contents Contains the materials Thompson collected during his research on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and evolution. Includes correspondence, newspaper excerpts, publications, and journal entries. Most of the collection consists of photocopies. These materials present a broad sampling of Mormon views and opinions concerning this topic. The majority of the collection deals with the views of Church leaders in the 20th century, including Joseph F. Smith, B. H. Roberts, James E....
Dates: 1875-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Eugene Thompson research collection

Uintah Stake correspondence and records

 Collection — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197231039063]
Identifier: MSS 90
Abstract

Correspondence discussing topics such as colonization of the Uintah Basin, Mormon Church administration, and the practice of polygamy.

Dates: 1906-1920
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Uintah Stake correspondence and records

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