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Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Amy Engen photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0510
Abstract

The Amy Engen photograph collection contains four photo albums with photographs of Wendell B. Lyman's life. Photographs of Lyman as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints(LDS), travels, University of Utah and the Sigma Chi fraternity.

Dates: circa 1900-1920

A. Russell Gray biography

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0448
Abstract

The A. Russell Gray biography consist of an excerpt of a book written by Gray's uncle, John Saunders, and an excerpt of Gray's autobiography. The book excerpt includes information about the east bench of Salt Lake City in 1867 and details living conditions and other aspects of Salt Lake during its infancy. Russell's autobiography describes the Unviersity of Utah around 1912 and relates personal stories. It is unclear when these excerpts were written.

Dates: circa 1984

Knight Belnap Kerr papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1117
Abstract

The Knight Belnap Kerr papers consist of a Mormon Church centennial program, 1930; Salt Lake City Covered Wagon Days (Days of '47) program, 1935; correspondence, a draft of an article, and photocopied clippings concerning the career of Andrew Affleck Kerr (1877-1929), archeologist and anthropologist at the University of Utah.

Dates: 1924-1987

Lambda Delta Sigma records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2427
Abstract

The Lambda Delta Sigma records (1935-1947) consists of meeting minutes and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (L.D.S) Institute record notes. The sorority was founded in 1937 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Institute located at the University of Utah.

Dates: 1935-1947

Llewelyn R. McKay papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1692
Abstract

The Llewelyn Riggs McKay papers (1911-1960) contain correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports and articles. Of special note is a bound volume consisting of a typescript of McKay's missionary journal and correspondence, complied and edited by his children, Douglas R. McKay and Bonnie M. Nelson. This collection also includes many original letters between the McKay family throughout McKay's schooling, teaching and army service.

Dates: 1911-1960

Joseph F. Merrill papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1062
Abstract

The Joseph F. Merrill papers (1898-1952) contain articles, speeches, pamphlets, radio talk transcripts, class instruction texts and notes. Joseph F. Merrill (1868-1952) was an engineering professor at the University of Utah and later became an apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Dates: 1898-1952

Maydell Cazier Palmer autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0870
Abstract

The Maydell Cazier Palmer autobiography recounts her experience growing up in Nephi, Utah; her family, education, mission, marriage and children; and life in western Canada and Pakistan. The autobiography contains comments on LDS Church leaders and doctrines, as well as on the position of women in the LDS Church.

Dates: 1980s