Relief Society (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Organization
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Ramona Wilcox Cannon papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1862
Abstract
The Ramona Wilcox Cannon papers (1863-1994) contain materials associated with the life of this Utah author and columnist (1887-1978). Included are family and professional correspondence, family history, "Mary Marker" articles, newspaper clippings, interview transcripts, copies and drafts of Mona's other writings, and other personal items such as scrapbooks, diaries, and notebooks. Cannon received bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Utah and studied at the Royal University in...
Dates:
1863-1994
Vesta Pierce Crawford papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0125
Abstract
The Vesta Pierce Crawrford papers contain her research for the unfinished book "The Elected Lady," correspondence, poetry, and a journal.
Dates:
1844-1955
Samantha Tryphena Brimhall Foley autobiography [photocopy]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0591
Abstract
The Samantha Tryphena Brimhall Foley autobiography (ca. 1930) is entitled "Why I Studied Spanish," by Foley. It begins around 1878 when Foley (1858-1948) left the Salt Lake area with her husband and young child in an oxen-train headed for Arizona. It ends around 1930 when Foley, then settled in southern California, was active in church work connected with the Mexican Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The manuscript provides a personal account of the activities of the...
Dates:
1930s
Louisa Thalmann Hasler autobiography [photocopy]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0018
Abstract
The Louisa Thalmann Hasler autobiography [typescript] (1843-1897) discusses her life as an early convert from Switzerland to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who settled in Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
Dates:
1843-1897
David McKenzie papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0116
Abstract
The David McKenzie papers (1860-1962) include early programs, playbills, tickets, scripts, librettos, and other materials related to the Salt Lake Theater, as well as some personal papers of David McKenzie (1833-1912), manager of the theater.
Dates:
1860-1962
Linda King Newell papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0447
Abstract
The Linda King Newell papers (1804-2013) consist of research for and a manuscript of Newell's book titled Mormon Enigma: Emma Hale Smith, co-authored by Valeen Tippetts Avery. Emma Smith (1804-1879) was the first wife of LDS Church prophet and president, Joseph Smith Jr. Materials also include Newell's research files and manuscripts for an unpublished biography, For the Love of China, regarding Muriel Hoopes Tu, an American...
Dates:
1804-2013
Chieko N. Okazaki papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2839
Abstract
The Chieko N. Okazaki papers (1924-2012) consist of correspondence, administrative documents, and memorabilia from her teaching career, the Japan-Okinawa and Japan Central Missions, her term as the first woman of color to serve as a Relief Society General Presidency member, as well as speeches and manuscripts from her time as an author and speaker. Click here to view the digitized journals from the...
Dates:
1924-2012
Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3085
Abstract
The Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints scrapbooks (1990-1995, 2002-2007) provides a history of the general presidency of the Relief Society and the general board.
Dates:
1990-2007
Ralph and Susannah Smith collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0610
Abstract
The Ralph and Susannah Smith collection consists of typescripts of family histories. In addition to "A History of Susannah J. Smith, 1862," the collection contains "Excerpts from the Diary of Ralph Smith, Pioneer of 1855," and a biographical sketch of Ralph Smith.
Dates:
[between 1855-1978?]
Eliza R. Snow's histories of charitable societies in Utah collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0313
Abstract
The Eliza R. Snow's histories of charitable societies in Utah collection (1876) consist of letters and historical reports, solicited by a Mrs. A.H. Smith and collected by Eliza Snow, from Utah's charitable societies. Reports were not submitted by some societies. Snow's own report on the LDS Church's Relief Society is probably the best summary statement on the role and activities of women in the LDS Church during the mid 19th century.
Dates:
1876