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Young, Brigham, 1801-1877

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Elbert Duncan Thomas speeches

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS 0294
Abstract The Elbert Duncan Thomas speeches (1935-1950) consist of five speeches given by Senator Thomas. Three concern his political philosophy, one is a Senate speech on the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the fifth was given at the unveiling of the Brigham Young statue created by Mahonri Young. Thomas was a Democratic senator from Utah.
Dates: 1935-1950

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