Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Book of Anointings records (1846) contains photocopies of and a transcript of the book of anointings, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the original of which is held at the archives of the Church Historical Department. This book includes temple ordinances and anointings in the Nauvoo Temple, Nauvoo, Illinois from 8 January to 7 February 1846. The original spine title reads, "W. Richards" in gold leaf.