Widtsoe, John Andreas, 1872-1952
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
W. King Driggs letter
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0558
Abstract
This collection contains a cover letter accompanying the program/libretto of Driggs' cantata "The Liahona," based on the first books of the Book of Mormon. Driggs asks Widtsoe's help in getting the LDS Church to sponsor additional performances.
Dates:
1935
Sterling B. Talmage papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0724
Abstract
The Sterling B. Talmage papers (1878-1955) consist of correspondence, articles, and books on theological and scientific issues, principally on dating the age of the earth, geology, and LDS Church attitudes toward evolution. Correspondents include James E. Talmage, Joseph Fielding Smith, and John A. Widtsoe. Included are articles and drafts of articles. Also included are some materials by and about James E. Talmage. Sterling B. Talmage was a teacher, geologist, and writer. He was the son of LDS...
Dates:
1878-1955
John Andreas Widstoe portrait photograph
Collection
Identifier: P0707
Abstract
The John Andreas Widstoe photograph depicts a portrait of Widstoe. Widstoe was the President of the University of Utah from 1916 to 1921. In 1921, Widstoe accepted an appointment to an apostleship in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in that capacity until his death in 1952.
Dates:
early 1900s
John Andreas Widtsoe papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1562
Abstract
The John Andreas Widtsoe papers (1858-1950) contain various articles and professional papers written by Widtsoe. John A. Widtsoe was President of the University of Utah from 1916-1921 and later became an apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Dates:
1858-1950