The Thomas Stuart Ferguson papers (1875-1983) deal with the archaeology and historicity of the Book of Mormon and other questions concerning Mormon origins. Ferguson was a California attorney who devoted much effort to either prove or disprove the authenticity of the Book of Mormon.

The Thomas Stuart Ferguson photograph collection contains portraits of Thomas Stuart Ferguson and Egyptian Papyri.

This collection is entirely digitalized and available online in our Digital Library.

The Emil B. Fetzer papers (1970s) consist of a short biography and three posters depicting paintings of temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints designed by Fetzer. Fetzer was a church architect for the LDS Church and designed the Jordan River, Mexico City, and Atlanta temples.

The R. Kent Fielding papers (1840-1998) consist of Fielding's writings and the research materials he gathered for them. The collection reflects his interest in the history of the LDS Church, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, and his transition from being a member of the LDS Church to being a secular humanist.

The Robert Harris Fife diaries [photocopies] (1893-1899) include his account of his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Virginia. Robert Harris Fife (1863-1924) was a graduate of Brigham Young College, Logan, Utah.

The Edwin Brown Firmage audio-visual collection (1968-2001)contains audio recordings of interviews conducted by Edwin B. Firmage with his grandfather, Hugh B. Brown (1883-1975), a prominent member and leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The collection also includes video materials dealing with the teaching career of Edwin Firmage, a renowned educator and expert on international and constitutional law.

The Edwin Brown Firmage papers (1780-2014) consist of speeches, essays, articles, book drafts, notes, correspondence, news letters, pamphlets, and reports, among other papers, surrounding Firmage's vast interests. Firmage is a former professor of international and constitutional law at the University of Utah.

The Edwin Brown Firmage photograph collection contains photographs, slides, negatives, and photo albums of Edwin Brown Firmage and his family that date from 1913 to around 2004. People who appear in this collection include E.B. Firmage's grandparents Edwin D. Firmage and Mirian Reddon Firmage, his parents Edwin R. Firmage and Mary Brown Firmage, and finally E.B. Firmage himself from childhood to elderly with his wife and children. Other friends and family members are also throughout.

The John W. Fitzgerald papers (1967-1973) consist of writings by Fitzgerald (b. 1907), a member of the LDS Church who was excommunicated due to his views on African Americans and the priesthood. His writings are centered around the LDS Church, the priesthood, and his excommunication.

The Allen J. Fletcher essay (1983) is titled, "The Six-Pointed Star: A Few Thoughts on Its Symbolism and Use in the LDS Church."

The Mark H. Forscutt paper (circa 1862) consist of Forscutt's partial history of the Morrisite church, of which he served as clerk. The Morrisite church was formed as a result of the death of Joseph Smith Jr. (1805-1844), prophet and president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Lawrence Foster papers (1980-1983) consist of two articles by Foster on the LDS Church: "Career Apostates: Reflection on the Life and Work of Jerald and Sandra Tanner," and "A Personal Odyssey: My Encounter with Mormon History." Includes correspondence related to research activities. Foster was a professor and author.

The S. Marsena Foster diaries (1902-1907) are written in five notebooks. Four of these discuss the story of his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico City and the surrounding cities and country. Another contains the account of his trip to Mexico and the names and addresses of his correspondents.

The William Fothering papers (1853-1910) contains personal diaries, mission diaries, family histories, professional and personal correspodnece, and miscellaneous materials. He was a Mormon convert born in Scotland who emigrated to Utah in 1850. He was imprisoned for polygamy in 1885.

The Herbert J. Foulger diary [photocopy and typescript] (1886) was kept by Foulger (1848-1920) while serving time in the Utah State Penitentiary for polygamy. The diary contains a record of his daily activities and the routine and occasional unusual events involving other "bretheren" incarcerated with him.

The Friends of Gilgal Garden Audio-Visual Collection details the attempts to preserve and save Gilgal Garden by Friends of Gilgal Garden.

The Friends of Gilgal Garden records (1959-2010) consists of the administrative, fundraising, volunteer, conservation project plans, historical and general materials of this non-profit organization. The purpose of the Friends of Gilgal Garden is to restore, preserve, protect, and maintain the artifacts, sculptures, engraved stones, arrangements, facilities, and land known as Gilgal in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Lorenz Fuellenbach papers (1862-1961) contain Fuellenbach's personal records such as family records, naturalization papers, family history, and church records, missionary notes, journals, and correspondence.