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

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 757 Collections and/or Records:

John Lowry Sr. and John Lowry Jr. biographies

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042237877]
Identifier: MS 0306
Abstract

The John Lowry Sr. and John Lowry Jr. biographies of both these early settlers to Utah are undated.

Dates: undated

William Luck journal

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042141400]
Identifier: MS 0161
Abstract

The William Luck journal (1849-1868) was kept by Luck with intermittent entries. It begins with his joining the LDS Church and ends abruptly while describing his daily activities in Utah.

Dates: 1849-1868

Allen H. Lundgren papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1786
Abstract The Allen H. Lundgren papers (1936-1947), consist primarily of correspondence from Allen Lundgren to his wife, Ruth, describing events during his service as a missionary for the LDS Church in Sweden and as a soldier in France and Germany during and after World War II. Included are newspaper clippings and ephemera collected by Allen Lundgren related to World War II. Lundgren was born in Bisbee, Arizona and lived in Salt Lake City. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1941 and served...
Dates: 1936-1947

Albert Robison Lyman booklet

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042079055]
Identifier: ACCN 1681
Abstract

The Albert Robison Lyman 27-page booklet (1997) focuses on Edward Partridge's conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1830 and his subsequent activities as a church leader. Included are copies of letters written by Edward Partridge and of a patriarchal blessing given to him by Joseph Smith.

Dates: 1997

Eliza Maria Partridge Smith Lyman diary [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0026
Abstract

The Eliza Maria Partridge Smith Lyman diary [photocopy and typescript] (after 1889) consist of a record of a woman's day-to-day hardship and heartbreak while crossing the United States as a young wife and mother. Communities such as Salt Lake City, Oak City, Fillmore, and the San Juan country play important roles in the journal as family members moved and settled down.

Dates: after 1889

Platte De Alton Lyman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0065
Abstract

The Platte De Alton Lyman papers (1898-1901) consist of a diary [typescript] by Lyman and a biography of Lyman by his son, Albert R. Lyman. Platte Lyman was a cattle and horse rancher in southern Utah. He also served in various capacities in the LDS Church.

Dates: 1898-1901

Lyman Wight colony collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0409
Abstract The Lyman Wight colony collection consist of a bound, 55-page typescript copy of a manuscript by Herman Hale Smith. The manuscript is about the Lyman Wight colony in Texas and contains primary source materials such as Wight's journal, correspondence, an account of the breakup of the colony by Wight's son, and contemporary news articles about the colony. Lyman Wight (1796-1858) was disaffected from the LDS Church after the death of Joseph Smith. He and others moved to Texas, forming their own...
Dates: undated

Dennis L. Lythgoe papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0800
Abstract

The Dennis L. Lythgoe papers (1977-2008) consist of correspondence, column manuscripts, personal materials, and newspaper clippings of the columnist and professor of history.

Dates: 1852-2008

Wandle Mace papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1393
Abstract

The Wandle Mace papers (circa 1800s) contain typescripts of an autobiography and journal of Wandle Mace (1809-1890).

Dates: circa 1800s

Daniel MacGregor essay

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2362
Abstract

The Daniel MacGregor essay is entitled "Changing of the Revelations". The essay discusses the existence and changing nature of revelation as it relates to the Church of Christ, Temple Lot, headquartered in Independence, Missouri.

Dates: undated

Brigham Madsen audio-visual collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0107
Abstract

The Brigham Madsen audio-visual collection (1986-1994) consists of video and audio recordings of speeches, interviews, and radio broadcasts covering a variety of religious and Western historical subjects. Dr. Brigham D. Madsen is a historian, educator, and author of several works concerning Western/Native American history. He has served as chair of the University of Utah History Department and earned academic honors including the Distinguished Teacher of the Year.

Dates: 1986-1994

Mac Madsen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1931
Abstract The Mac Madsen papers (1981-2001), consists of a booklet, Put Away Your Guns, Brethren!, notes for a presentation at the 2001 Salt Lake City Sunstone Symposium, entitled, "Sacrificing Principle for Profit," with a parallel article he authored for the Salt Lake Tribune. All items deal with the LDS Church position on recreational hunting. Mac Madsen was men's basketball coach and assistant athletic director in the...
Dates: 1981-2001

Hans Olson Magleby papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0047
Abstract

The Hans Olson Magleby papers (1855-1875) consist of photocopies of the diary kept by Magleby (b. 1835) from 1855 to 1875, and a transcript of the diary and his autobiography, written in 1857. The documents contain genealogical date and cover topics such as the author's conversion to the LDS Church in Denmark, a mission to Norway, sailing for America, joining a handcart company, the journey to Utah, life in Ogden and Salt Lake City, and a move to Monroe on the Sevier River in 1875.

Dates: 1856-1875

Heber L. Magleby diary [typescript]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1881
Abstract

The Heber L. Magleby diary [typescript] (1900) was kept by Magleby during the South American Expedition of 1900. This expedition was launched by professors and students from Brigham Young Academy and Snow Academy in an effort to validate Book of Mormon historical claims through archaeological discovery.

Dates: 1900

Manti, Utah photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0084
Abstract

The Manti, Utah photograph collection consists a plate containing a photograph of the Manti Temple from The Western Architect and Building News, vol. 1, no. 6.

Dates: circa 1940

History of the church [microform]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0643
Abstract

The history of the church is microfilmed history of the LDS Church written by scribes and taken from the diaries of Joseph Smith Jr.

Dates: 1805-1844

Byron Marchant papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1001
Abstract The Byron Marchant papers (1885-2017) contains writings on LDS early history. Included is a reproduction of an unpublished and published manuscript, "Sidney Rigdon, The Real Founder of Mormonism," by William Whitsitt (1885). A paper, "Mormon Exaggerations," and a transcript of a speech, "Mormonism's Connection to the British Enlightenment," both by Marchant, continue the development of the perspectives presented in Whitsitt's book. This collection also contains two pamphlets. The first,...
Dates: 1885-2017

Allen D. Marler diary and correspondence

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042155228]
Identifier: ACCN 1376
Abstract

The Allen Dean Marler diary and correspondence (1923-1924) were both written by Marler while serving a mission for the LDS Church in the Eastern United States.

Dates: 1923-1924

H. Michael Marquardt papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0900
Abstract

The H. Michael Marquardt papers (1800-2017) contains correspondence, clippings, diary copies, scholarly articles, miscellaneous research materials on topics in LDS history and theology. Marquardt is a historian and author.

Dates: 1800-2017

H. Michael Marquardt photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0613
Abstract

The H. Michael Marquardt photograph collection consists of images dealing with early Mormon church history, including maps, writing/documents, and grave sites of early church leaders.

Dates: circa 1830s-1880s