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Latter Day Saints -- Diaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 142 Collections and/or Records:

John Adams family papers [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1577
Abstract The John Adams family papers (1886-1929) contains three photocopied documents: A journal kept by John Adams from November 1886 to October 1887, includes entries from the six months he spent in the Utah Territorial Penitentiary after his imprisonment for the practice of polygamy; a biography of John Adams (1836-1901) written in 1927 by his son, John Q. Adams; and a "Tribute to my Mother," written by John Q. Adams in 1929. Together, these documents describe Adams' experiences in prison and the...
Dates: 1886-1929

William Ajax papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0064
Abstract The William Ajax papers (1862-1890s) consist of Ajax's diary and some news articles. The diary records the emigration of Ajax and his family, converts to the LDS Church, from Liverpool, England, to Salt Lake City, Utah. It describes their trek, as well as their lives once in the Salt Lake Valley. The news articles describe the later years of William Ajax's life and his struggles to keep his mercantile business going.
Dates: 1862-1890s

Andrew Jackson Allen diary [transcript]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0392
Abstract The Andrew Jackson Allen diary (1848-1884) consist of a typed copy of Allen's diary. He begins by writing a brief synopsis of his life prior to 1848, then continues with day to day entries. He writes of church activities, politics, family business, and other subjects. Andrew Jackson Allen (1818-1884) was an early member of the LDS Church who moved to Utah under the direction of Abraham Owen Smoot in 1847.
Dates: 1848-1884

Mark K. Allen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1330
Abstract The Mark K. Allen papers consist of a photocopy of Allen's diary made while serving a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) mission to the Eastern States (1927-1928). Also included are two articles.
Dates: 1927-1988

James M. Allred journal [facsimile]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2376
Abstract The James M. Allred journal (circa 2007) [facsimile] consists of clippings, photographs, and entries pertaining to Allred's life. The journal appears to have been written between 1887 and 1939.
Dates: circa 2007

Charles H. Andrus papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1366
Abstract The Charles H. Andrus papers (1923-1926) consist of papers resulting from Andrus' LDS Church mission to the Eastern United States. Included are letters, certificates, street meeting materials, and a diary.
Dates: 1923-1926

Nathaniel Baldwin diaries [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1298
Abstract The Nathaniel Baldwin diaries (1897-1961) are photocopies of a microfilm copy of original journals written by Baldwin, a Salt Lake City religious leader and inventor.
Dates: 1897-1961

George Barber journal [typescript]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0327
Abstract The George Barber journal [typescript] (1861-1885) describes events during the settlement of the Cache Valley and later as a missionary in England for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dates: 1861-1885

Merrill D. Beal family papers [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0640
Abstract The Merrill D. Beal family papers (1831-1981) contain information about Merrill D. Beal (1898-1991), Monte L. Bean (b. 1899) and their grandfather, George Washington Bean (1831-1897). Included are journals, genealogy records, articles, correspondence, and publications. All three men were involved in various religious, civic, and educational pursuits throughout their lives.
Dates: 1831-1981

Nelson Paul Beebe diaries and autobiography [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0253
Abstract The Nelson Paul Beebe diaries and autobiography [photocopies] (1845-1856) consist of the writings of Nelson Paul Beebe. The writings are separted into four volumes and entitled, "Life of Nelson Paul Beebe, 1845-1855," "Life of Nelson Paul Beebe, 1851," "Daily Diary, 1851," and "Accounts of Brd of the Yachst Cornelia."
Dates: 1845-1856