George Teasdale photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0532
Scope and Contents
The photos are of George Teasdale, his family and acquaintances, and places he visited. The dates of the photographs stretch from 1871-1928. There are photos of LDS Church History in Salt Lake City and other areas as well as pictures of Church leaders.
Dates
- 1871-1928
Creator
- Teasdale family (Family)
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 Sketch
George Teasdale was born in London, England on 8 December 1831, William Russell Teasdale and Harriet Henrietta Tidey. In 1851 he was introduced to the doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), and baptized in 1852. He spent many of the years following his baptism preaching and spreading the gospel. While preaching he met Emily Emma Brown and they were married in 1853. He served missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1857-1861, 1868-1869, 1875-1876, 1883, 1886-1890 in various capacities. In 1861 he moved with his wife to Salt Lake City, Utah. There he found employment working for President Brigham Young's merchandise store. He ran the General Tithing Store in 1867 until being appointed for another mission in 1868. When he returned to Salt Lake he worked for Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Incorporated (ZCMI) and worked for them until his mission in 1875. Upon return, he resumed work at Z.C.M.I. He served in two sessions of the Utah State Legislature (1880, 1882) and in 1882 was called to be an Apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After this call he served his last mission in Europe, visiting the countries of Germany, Switzerland, France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and in the British Isles. He then wrote two tracts, "Glad Tidings of Great Joy" and "The Restoration of the Everlasting Gospel," which were distributed by the thousands by missionaries. He served on the Deseret Sunday School Union Board and encouraged children to do well and live morally. He served in his position as Apostle until his death on June 20, 1907.
He also spent time in the Southern States and Mexico while on missions. He lived a polygamous lifestyle, as was encouraged by leaders at the time of his arrival in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He also spent time in the Southern States and Mexico while on missions. He lived a polygamous lifestyle, as was encouraged by leaders at the time of his arrival in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Extent
5 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The George Teasdale photograph collection contains photographs of George Teasdale's life, family and LDS mission. The collection also contains several photographs of LDS Church leaders.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged topically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Stan Larson in 2001. (Purchased by Stan Larson from Seth Teasdale from 1992 to 1994.)
Separated Materials
Manuscript materials were transferred to the George Teasdale papers (MS 0678).
Processing Information
Processed by Stan Larsen in 2001.
- Larsen family
- Latter Day Saint churches -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
- Latter Day Saints -- Apostles
- Latter Day Saints -- Missionary experiences
- Latter Day Saints -- Missions
- Latter Day Saints -- Photographs
- Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
- Photographic prints
- Photographic prints -- Color
- Teasdale, George, 1831-1907
- Utah -- Genealogy
Creator
- Teasdale family (Family)
- Title
- Guide to the George Teasdale photograph collection
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Stan Larsen.
- Date
- 2001
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu