Young, Brigham, 1801-1877
Person
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Kenneth and Linda Brailsford collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2935
Abstract
The Kenneth and Linda Brailsford collection (1743-1974) consists of a variety of items pertaining to the leadership of the L.D.S. church. These materials include correspondence, receipts, bail bonds, property agreements, journal entries, and other business, judicial, and church related documents. Signatures and autographs of Joseph Smith Jr., Hyrum Smith, Sidney Rigdon, Brigham Young, Wilford Woodruff, William Clayton, Lorenzo Snow, George Albert Smith, Joseph Fielding Smith, Heber J. Grant,...
Dates:
1743-1974
Edna Clark Ericksen papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0617
Abstract
The Edna Clark Ericksen papers (1908-1982) contain materials documenting the political, personal, and religious activities of this Utah legislator and church leader. The bulk of the collection pertains to the E. E. Ericksen and Ezra T. Clark families. Included are correspondence, personal material, documents regarding the LDS Church's Primary and children, news clippings, Democratic Party and Utah Legislature materials, and documents regarding her public service activities. Edna Clark Ericksen...
Dates:
1908-1982
Robert Marsham diary
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1802
Abstract
The Robert Marsham diary (1864-1865) consists of a photocopy of the original diary. Marsham was a well-known explorer, and in this diary he describes his travels in Northern California, British Columbia, Yosemite, Idaho, Utah, the Sandwich Islands, and the Far East. Access to original diary restricted except with permission of the Manuscripts Curator.
Dates:
1864-1865
Madeline R. McQuown papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0143
Abstract
The Madeline R. McQuown papers (1803-1976) contain some of McQuown's research and works. While the collection does contain some of McQuown's more personal works, such as some of her poetry, the collection deals mainly with her research. Her research was focused on Brigham Young and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church).
Dates:
1803-1976
Brigham Young papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0566
Abstract
The Brigham Young papers (1857, 1876-1877, 1908) consist of documents relating to the religious and civic activities of Brigham Young. Included are correspondence, diaries (1837-1857), proclamations, three holograph pages from his will, and microfilm of letter books and official papers from his time as governor of Utah Territory (1849-1857). Brigham Young was the second leader of the LDS Church and was responsible for the movement of the Mormons to the Salt Lake Valley.
Dates:
1857; 1876-1877; 1908
Emily Dow Partridge Smith Young papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0113
Abstract
The Emily Dow Partridge Smith Young papers (1832-1970) is a compilation of histories, letters, and a portion of Emily Young's diary copied by relatives from original manuscripts. Emily was a polygamous wife of Joseph Smith (1843) and of Brigham Young (1845).
Dates:
1832-1970