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

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 757 Collections and/or Records:

Amos Bottsford Fuller diary [typescript]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0333
Abstract

The Amos Bottsford Fuller diary [typescript] (1962) details Fuller's missionary experience during 1837-1838. Fuller was an early LDS Church missionary in upstate New York and Ohio. He travelled with T. Hale and Erastus Snow.

Dates: 1962

Luke William Gallup papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2786
Abstract

The Luke William Gallup papers (1840-1890) consist of two daybook journals. These journals serve as a nineteenth century eyewitness account of the history of Springville, Utah county, and the L.D.S. church.

Dates: 1840-1890

Archibald Gardner diary [transcript]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042319147]
Identifier: ACCN 1485
Abstract

The Archibald Gardner diary (1800s) consist of a typewritten transcription of Archibald Gardner's (1815-1857) short diary (14 pages). The diary gives an extensive genealogy of the Gardner family and their Scottish origins. Although brief, this account describes the daily trials and experiences of the early 1800s.

Dates: 1800-1809

Dennis D. Gardner essays

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1870
Abstract

The Dennis D. Gardner essays (2000-2001) discuss events in the Old and New Testaments. Dennis D. Gardner was born in Salt Lake City and is a graduate of Boise State University.

Dates: 2000-2001

Milford and Alda F. Gardner photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0595
Abstract

The Milford and Alda F. Gardner photograph collection contains group and individual portraits of Elders and Sisters in Eastern States Mission and Canadian Mission where Alda and Milford served missions during the 1920s. There are also postcards and photos of various Latter-Day Saint Historical sites in the Eastern United States.

Dates: circa 1920

Milford I. and Alda F. Gardner papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1455
Abstract

The Milford I. and Alda F. Gardner papers (1926-1980) contains addresses and articles on Mormon doctrines and LDS Seminary teaching materials. Included in the papers are issues of The Redeemed Hebrew, a newspaper directed to the conversion of Jews to Christianity along with genealogical materials on the Gardner and Fugel families and Milford Gardner's diary of a Mormon mission to the Eastern States, 1926-1928 and the diary of Alda F. Gardner.

Dates: 1926-1980

H.E. Garrett notebook

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2576
Abstract

The H.E. Garrett notebook (1880s-1890s) consists of news clippings written by Garrett, George F. Gibbs and others regarding the LDS religion.

Dates: 1880s-1890s

Nancy Geckler papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1486
Abstract

The Nancy Geckler papers (1993-1994) consist of a twenty-page paper, "River of Hope," written by Nancy Geckler about her personal religious odyssey. Also included are two magazine articles, "Theorists to the Quantum Mechanical Wave: `Get Real'" (Science, vol. 29, March 12, 1993) and "News from Antiquity" (Ensign, January 1994).

Dates: 1993-1994

John L. Ginn papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2097
Abstract

The John L. Ginn papers consist of a bound carbon-copy titled "Mormon and Indian Wars." John L. Ginn was a member of a wagon road expedition that traveled west from Independence, Missouri, as well as a captain in the United States Army. Some of the key events in the book, from 1857 to 1861, include the investigation of the Mountain Meadows Massacre; encounters with Brigham Young, Porter Rockwell and John D. Lee; and the Utah War.

Dates: circa 1857-1861

Hampton C. Godbe papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0664
Abstract The Hampton C. Godbe papers (1864-1990) consist of materials collected by Godbe documenting the life of his grandfather, William S. Godbe, in preparation for a proposed biography. Included are correspondence, notes, articles, and memorabilia. Also included are additional research notes of Hampton Godbe on other topics, as well as personal papers, memorabilia, and news clippings. Hampton Godbe was a Utah newspaper reporter and, later, the manager of Salt Lake City's Metropolitan Water...
Dates: 1864-1990

William S. Godbe statement [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1507
Abstract

The William S. Godbe statement (1984) is a photocopy of the handwritten version in which Godbe describes his excommunication by the LDS Church, subsequent mining and smelting ventures in Utah Territory, his disagreements with Brigham Young, and his abandonment of polygamy. Godbe was a prominent Utah businessman. He was a member of a group of intellectual LDS dissenters that became known as the Godbeites and was excommunicated by the LDS Church in 1869.

Dates: 1884

William Simpson Gould papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1674
Abstract

The William Simpson Gould papers (1897-1906) contains certificates, correspondence, financial records, diaries, and photograph albums documenting his experience as a missionary in Scotland.

Dates: 1897-1906

William Simpson Gould photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0784
Abstract

The William Simpson Gould photograph is a black and white image of William Simpson Gould.

Dates: 1898

Athol Graham video collection

 Collection
Identifier: A1036
Abstract

The audio visual component of this collection is comprised of several relatively low quality but fascinating clips of hot rod related footage and several reels of 8mm home movie film relating to Utah and the Bonneville Salt Flats as well as Graham's late 1940s mission to New Zealand.

Dates: 1940s-1980s

Grand jury summons signed by Jacob B. Backenstos

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0431
Abstract

The grand jury summons, signed by court clerk Jacob B. Backenstos, is a subpeona summoning Chauncy Robinson, G. W. Thatcher, Chauncy L. Higbee, Francis M. Higbee, William Law, Wilson Law, George Buchanan, Charles Ivins, and Charles S. Foster to appear before the Grand Jury at Carthage, Illinois, on 24 October 1844.

Dates: 1844 October 24

Heber J. Grant letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0378
Abstract

The Heber J. Grant letters (1925, 1930) were written by Grant, then president of the LDS Church, to Oran Joseph Anderson regarding the Woodmen of the World Society and temple recommends. Also included are letters to Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Evans about a book gift.

Dates: 1925-1930

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

Halbert S. Greaves essay

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042316093]
Identifier: ACCN 0536
Abstract

This collection contains a typewritten essay on the reasons why the Mormon pioneers considered Utah to be the ideal place in which to settle. Apparently written in connection with the centennial celebration in 1947.

Dates: circa 1947

William Greenwood papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0195
Abstract

The William Greenwood papers (1822-1889) contain correspondence, autobiographical sketch with family genealogy, and a short sketch of the life of Alice Houghton Greenwood. Greenwood (1822-1891) was born in Burnley England in 1822, converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints (LDS) in 1840, immigrated to Illinois in 1842, and later to Salt Lake City in 1886. Greenwood had three wives: Alice Houghton, Emma Johan Mercer, and Bertha Eyring.

Dates: 1822-1889

Thomas C. Griggs diaries [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0620
Abstract

The Thomas C. Griggs diaries (1861-1903) consist of photocopies of the original volumes 1-20.

Dates: 1861-1903