Jonas D. Stead papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2979

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Jonas D.Stead papers (1837-1935) consist of typewritten commentaries about a variety of religious subjects, including sermon extracts, patriarchal blessings, L.D.S. church historical materials, Biblical passages, and Book of Mormon information.

Dates

1837-1935

Creator

Stead, Jonas D., 1860-1936 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical / Historical

Jonas D. Stead was born on 1 January 1860 near Girard, Illinois. During his adult life, Stead was employed in several occupations. He worked in a machine and foundry business, sold produce, labored in a bicycle factory and on a farm, and was an employee in a novelty store. In 1890 Jonas joined the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and six years later Stead commenced to serve his church as a full-time missionary preacher, a position which he held for thirty years. At the church's 1900 general conference Jonas was ordained as a member of the Seventy. When he was released from his church duties in 1927, Jonas had preached in fifteen states (including Utah) and in three Canadian provinces. While residing in Alberta, Stead was appointed as district president. A highly respected and popular preacher, he established a reputation as an effective debater engaging in debates with Latter Day Saints and other denominations. Utilizing a library of some two hundred L.D.S. publications, Stead published a work entitled "Doctrine and Dogmas of Utah Mormonism Exposed".

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Jonas D. Stead papers (1837-1935) consist of typewritten commentaries on a variety of religious subjects, including sermon extracts, patriarchal blessings, L.D.S. Church historical materials, Biblical passages, and Book of Mormon information.