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Latter Day Saints -- Diaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 142 Collections and/or Records:

Orson F. Whitney papers [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1400
Abstract The Orson F. Whitney papers (1876-1931) consist of photocopies of the diaries, notebooks, and autobiography of Orson F. Whitney, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from 1906 until his death in 1931.
Dates: 1876-1931

Elsie Ross Whittaker papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1345
Abstract The Elsie Ross Whittaker papers (1915-1947) contain materials relating to being an LDS missionary in the Eastern States Mission from 1922 to 1924, including her diary, a letter from B. H. Roberts, mission circular letters, programs, her patriarchal blessing, and a scrapbook. Elsie Ross Whittaker was born on 22 December 1893 and died in June 1971.
Dates: 1915-1947

Feargus O'Connor Willden papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042159295]
Identifier: ACCN 1292
Abstract The Feargus O'Connor Willden papers consist of an autobiography/diary of Feargus O'Connor Willden (1864-1878), autobiographical to 1878, then diary entries or transcription 1864-1868; family history to 1955 incorporating a typed transcription of the diary; papers related to an application for an Indian Wars veterans pension; a 1920 Indian Wars Veteran ribbon. Willden was a Utah Black Hawk War veteran and a resident of south-central Utah.
Dates: 1864-1955

John R. Winder diary

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2229
Abstract The John R. Winder diary (1857-1858) contains entries from November 1857 to April 1858. Winder (1821-1910) held several positions within the LDS Church.
Dates: 1857-1958

Asahel Hart Woodruff journals [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1442
Abstract The Asahel Hart Woodruff journals [photocopies] (1902-1937) detail his life. Asahel Hart Woodruff was the son of Wilford Woodruff. He was president of the LDS Church's Northern States Mission from 1902-1904, bishop of the Waterloo Ward from 1905-1916, and councilor in the Granite Stake beginning in 1916.
Dates: 1902-1937

Wilford Woodruff papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0373
Abstract The Wilford Woodruff papers (1833-1898) contain a handwritten document by Woodruff regarding the successions of the Mormon Church Presidency, concerning Orson Hyde and Orson Pratt and their placement in line of succession of the LDS Church. Also included are copies of his journal as well as a revelation from 1877. Wilford Woodruff was the fourth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Dates: 1833-1898

Jabez Woodward diary [photocopy]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041929771]
Identifier: MS 0028
Abstract The Jabez Woodward diary [photocopy] (1857-1858) was kept while he served as a missionary for the LDS Church.
Dates: 1857-1858

Brigham Young papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0566
Abstract The Brigham Young papers (1857, 1876-1877, 1908) consist of documents relating to the religious and civic activities of Brigham Young. Included are correspondence, diaries (1837-1857), proclamations, three holograph pages from his will, and microfilm of letter books and official papers from his time as governor of Utah Territory (1849-1857). Brigham Young was the second leader of the LDS Church and was responsible for the movement of the Mormons to the Salt Lake Valley.
Dates: 1857; 1876-1877; 1908

John B. Young papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1738
Abstract The John B. Young papers (1898-1901) contain Young's missionary journal and two photocopied certificates. John B. Young (1866-1946) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from Scotland who settled in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in 1890. Nine years later, he returned to Scotland as a missionary and was companion to David O. McKay, who later became president of the LDS Church.
Dates: 1898-1901

Joseph A. Young journal

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0233
Abstract The Joseph A. Young journal (1864) details Young's appointment to "take general charge and oversight of affairs pertaining to this year's immigration" of LDS Church members from Liverpool, England, to Salt Lake City.
Dates: 1864