Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 757 Collections and/or Records:
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 — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114043359704]
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
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