Latter Day Saints -- Diaries
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 142 Collections and/or Records:
George Q. Cannon family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1224
Abstract
The George Q. Cannon family papers (1842-2005) consist of genealogical materials, journal and diary extracts, obituaries, newspaper clippings, correspondence, family association meeting minutes, and biographical information. George Q. Cannon was a LDS pioneer, president of the Hawaiin LDS mission, delegate from the Utah Territory to the U.S. Congress, and member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church.
Dates:
1842-2005
E. A. Child diary [photocopy]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114043359662]
Identifier: MS 0352
Abstract
The E. A. Child diary [photocopy] (1900-1901) consist of the missionary journal of "Ebbie" Child. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Switzerland.
Dates:
1900-1901
D.H. Christensen papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0627
Abstract
The D. H. Christensen papers (1853-1956) consist of correspondence, family materials, mission journals, essays, news clippings, articles, and scrapbooks. David Henry Christensen (1869-1956) was an educator in Utah, a superintendent of Salt Lake City Schools, he served on the Board of Regents, was the president of Christensen Construction Company, and went on a mission and became a mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS Church).
Dates:
1853-1956
Rudger Clawson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0481
Abstract
The Rudger Clawson papers (1870-1943) consists of memoirs, autobiographical accounts, diaries, letter books, loose letters, scrapbooks, newspaper and periodical clippings, printed books and miscellaneous documents. Clawson was born in Salt Lake City a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) Church. He served a Mission to the Southern States that ended after his companion Joseph Standing was murdered by a mob in Georgia. Clawson practiced polygamy and was the first Mormon...
Dates:
1870-1943
William Clayton diaries and ledger [photocopies and digital copy]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0055
Abstract
The William Clayton diaries and ledger consist of copies of Clayton's 1840-1842 journal, ledger and his 1852-1853 diary. Clayton was prominent in the LDS movement. He was summoned to Joseph Smith's office to assist Willard Richards and subsequently became clerk to Joseph Smith. Later, he followed Brigham Young to the Great Salt Lake Valley and served missions for the his church.
Dates:
1840-1877
Gibson Condie papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2091
Abstract
The Gibson Condie papers (1847-1904) include a copy of a page from the book I Sailed to Zion by Susan Arrington Madsen and Fred E. Woods, as well as a typescript of his diary. Gibson Condie was born in Scotland in 1835 and was converted with his family to the LDS Church. In 1849 he sailed with his parents to New Orleans on the ship Zetland.
Dates:
1847-1904
Dame-McBride family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0515
Abstract
The Dame-McBride family papers (1825-1978) consist of short biographies of family members, family diaries, family and church correspondence, and additional papers of the Dame and McBride families. Included are heirloom letters, journals, autobiographical notes, certificates, news clippings, and other documents. The diaries contain records of frontier and ocean crossings, early LDS Church missionary experiences, and the spiritual testimony of these converts to the LDS Church. Insight into the...
Dates:
1825-1978
Henry Dinwoodey family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0880
Abstract
The Henry Dinwoodey family papers (1882-1985) contain documents relating to the Henry Dinwoodey family and the family's Salt Lake City business, the Dinwoodey Furniture Company.
Dates:
1882-1985
Lucius Marsden Durham papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1587
Abstract
The Lucius Marsden Durham papers (1941-1971) contain correspondence, stories written by Durham, record books, Durham's biography, and miscellaneous notes. Durham served an LDS mission in 1941-1942. He also served as a chaplain in the U.S. Army from 1943 to1945. He was wounded in battle in 1945 and died in Hawaii in that year.
Dates:
1941-1971
Henry C. Eddington journal [photocopy]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042079329]
Identifier: ACCN 1836
Abstract
The Henry C. Eddington journal [photocopy] (1886-1888) describes his travels in the Eastern United States and his affiliation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Dates:
1886-1888