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

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 757 Collections and/or Records:

Francis Armstrong family papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1795
Abstract

The Francis Armstrong family papers (1860-1960) contain autobiographies, biographies, obituaries, correspondence, genealogy records, and newspaper articles. Francis Armstrong Madsen is a local businessman who compiled this resource on his mother's ancestor, Francis Armstrong. The bulk of the collection consists of information on Francis Armstrong and his family.

Dates: 1860-1960

Marilyn Arnold papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2857
Abstract The Marilyn Arnold papers (1860s-2016) consist of her scholarly research and writings, specifically on her authoritative work regarding Willa Cather. The collection contains numerous writings including published articles and books on many topics, both fiction and non-fiction. Arnold is an emeritus professor of English at Brigham Young University. She also served as assistant to former BYU president Dallin H. Oaks, director of the Center for the Study of Christian Values in Literature, and...
Dates: 1860s-2016

Edward H. Ashment papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1498
Abstract

The Edward H. Ashment papers (1984-2000) consist of an essay titled "The Use of Egyptian Magical Papyri to Authenticate the Book of Abraham" as well as correspondence pertaining to the research and writing of this paper. Also included are two additional articles by other authors on the same subject.

Dates: 1984-2000

George William Ashton biography

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1598
Abstract The George William Ashton biography (1992) was written by Ashton's daughter Rowena Ashton Carter. In addition to George's life story, the biography includes some genealogical information, excerpts from several personal letters (1932-1943), and copies of his birth certificate, death certificate, and other important certificates. Ashton was a Salt Lake City contractor and member of the Salt Lake City Board of Education. He served an LDS mission in the Eastern States under B. H. Roberts...
Dates: 1992

Mark R. Ashurst-McGee papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1619
Abstract

The Mark Ashurst McGee papers (1989-2000) contains an article submitted to the Mormon History Association (MHA) by Ashurst-McGee entitled "Joseph Smith, the Kinderhook Plates, and the Question of Revelation." This collection also contains journal excerpts from Ashurst McGee's mission to New Jersey for the LDS Church, and interview notes.

Dates: 1989-2000

William B. Ashworth and Paul Parrish Ashworth autobiographies

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1087
Abstract

The William B. Ashworth and Paul Parrish Ashworth autobiographies (1932-1934, 1953-1956) consists of a three volume transcript of "The Life of William B. Ashworth, Written by Himself," and an autobiography of Paul Parrish Ashworth, son of William B. Ashworth. Ashworth was a Utah pioneer.

Dates: 1932-1956

Aubrey family papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2240
Abstract

The Aubrey family papers (1884-1904) contains correspondence and newspaper clippings from the Aubrey family. Among the newspaper clippings is an official statement made in 1904 by Joseph F. Smith, President of the LDS Church, reaffirming the position of the LDS Church against plural marriage. The Aubrey family was from Fayette, Utah in Sanpete County.

Dates: 1884-1904

Elijah Averett journal [typescript]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0359
Abstract

This collection consists of a WPA transcription of the Elijah Averett journal. Begins with several pages of financial accounts of a brickyard, includes an autobiography by Averett and account entries and brief histories of the Averett and Mackleprang families.

Dates: Majority of material found within undated

B. H. Roberts Society records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0764
Abstract

The B. H. Roberts Society records (1980-1995) contain announcements, clippings, and correspondence related to panel discussions and lectures sponsored by the Society. This organization was established in 1980 and is dedicated to the study of timely issues in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dates: 1980-1995

Danel W. Bachman thesis

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0260
Abstract

The Danel W. Bachman thesis (1970) consist of Bachman's Brigham Young University graduate paper entitled "Joseph Morris and the Morrisites."

Dates: 1970

Charles S. Bagley papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1470
Abstract

The Charles S. Bagley papers (1982-1985) consist of documents concerned with the writing of a paper for presentation at the Thirty-Second Annual Symposium on the Archaeology of the Scriptures (October 9, 1982). They include an abstract for "A Textual Geography of the Book of Mormon," the completed version of this paper; a paper entitled "The Limhi Expedition" written in 1985; and correspondence pertaining to these papers.

Dates: 1982-1985

David H. Bailey papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1823
Abstract

The David H. Bailey papers (1958-2004) contain articles he wrote about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), as well as articles by others on LDS Church subjects. David H. Bailey is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Stanford University. He is currently chief technologist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Dates: 1958-2004

Alexander Baird autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1994
Abstract

The Alexander Baird autobiography was edited and arranged by his granddaughters Delores Hopkins Woodland and Marilyn Baird McArthur. Baird (1832-1915) was born in Paisley, Scotland. His autobiography narrates his sailing adventures around the globe, his conversion to the LDS Church, and life in Utah.

Dates: undated

Randy K. Baker essay

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0348
Abstract

The Randy K. Baker essay (1988) is entitled "An Emblem of Power and Priesthoods." This brief work interprets various Masonic symbols, written for an LDS audience.

Dates: 1988

Nathaniel Baldwin diaries [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1298
Abstract

The Nathaniel Baldwin diaries (1897-1961) are photocopies of a microfilm copy of original journals written by Baldwin, a Salt Lake City religious leader and inventor.

Dates: 1897-1961

Margaret McNeil Ballard autobiography [typescript]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0126
Abstract

The Margaret McNeil Ballard autobiography [typescript] (1850s-1917) describes her life as a Scottish-born LDS Church pioneer.

Dates: 1850s-1917

George S. and Algie E. Ballif papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1760
Abstract The George S. and Algie E. Ballif papers (1904-1993) contain diaries, notebooks, correspondence, and memorabilia pertaining to the private lives of this prominent Utah couple. George S. Ballif was a Utah attorney who chiefly practiced in Provo. He also served as a city, county, and district attorney as well as a juvenile court judge. He was a member of the University of Utah Board of Regents. Algie E. Ballif was a member of the Provo Board of Education for twenty-three years and of the Utah...
Dates: 1904-1993

George S. and Algie E. Ballif photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0860
Abstract The George S. and Algie E. Ballif photograph collection contains images of Algie Ballif. George S. Ballif was a Utah attorney who chiefly practiced in Provo. He also served as a city, county, and district attorney as well as a juvenile court judge. He was a member of the University of Utah Board of Regents. Algie E. Ballif was a member of the Provo Board of Education for twenty-three years and of the Utah House of Representatives from 1959 to 1961. ...
Dates: 1940-1980

Karl Banks essay

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0263
Abstract

The Karl Banks essay consist of an undated typed and hand-written paper by Banks titled "A Brief History of John Banks and the Morrisite Movement."

Dates: undated

George Barber journal [typescript]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0327
Abstract

The George Barber journal [typescript] (1861-1885) describes events during the settlement of the Cache Valley and later as a missionary in England for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dates: 1861-1885