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

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 757 Collections and/or Records:

James Smithies family papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042068074]
Identifier: ACCN 1288
Abstract

The James Smithies family papers (1846-1859) consist of biographical and genealogical materials concerning James Smithies and his family. These materials are in the form of photocopied and transcribed diary entries and family group sheets that focus on the journey Smithies undertook with the Mormon pioneers from Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Salt Lake Valley from 1846 to 1848. Some diary entries are recorded up and through the year 1859.

Dates: 1846-1859

Abraham Owen Smoot papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1556
Abstract The Abraham Owen Smoot papers (1836-1866) contain a photocopy of a portion of Smoot's diary, an invitation, and a typescript of brief biographical sketches of Abraham O. Smoot, Catherine M. Stakers, Henry Brown Wilde, Ebeneezer Russel Young, Robert Young, Hannah Hodgson, Job Hensley, and Mary Shaw Hodgeson. Smoot's diary is chiefly concerned with his experiences as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Abraham Owen Smoot was an LDS missionary in...
Dates: 1836-1866

Edward H. Snow autobiographical sketch

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0169
Abstract

The Edward H. Snow autobiographical sketch (1936) consists of eight-pages that was copied by James Erickson under the Writer's Project in 1936. A table of contents and a name index are provided. Included in the sketch are Snow's boyhood recollections of George A. Smith, John Taylor, and Brigham Young. He also describes the growth of the educational system in Southern Utah, particularly the creation of Dixie College.

Dates: 1936

Erastus and Artimesia Snow papers [typescripts]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0385
Abstract

The Erastus and Artimesia Snow papers [typescripts] (1818-1880) consists of one volume compilation of letters written by Artimesia to her husband, Erastus and eight journals of Erastus arranged into one volume. Erastus Snow was a Mormon apostle and missionary, an associate of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, and a Mormon pioneer in Utah. Artimesia Snow was the first of his several wives.

Dates: 1818-1880

Julia Josephine Spencer Snow biography

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0087
Abstract

The Julia Josephine Spencer Snow biography contain an undated biography of Julia Snow (1837-1909), written by her granddaughter, Beatrice Snow Winsor. The biography records information about her family's move to St. Louis and her mother's move to Nauvoo at the time the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were driven out of that city. Also recorded is information on Julia's life in St. George, Utah, and her decendants.

Dates: 1910-1973

Lorenzo Snow letter

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2638
Abstract

The Lorenzo Snow letter (1899) is to Bishop Allen of Park City and describes the need to finish the work with LDS Church chronology.

Dates: 1899

Vivian Snow autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1655
Abstract

The Vivian Snow autobiography (1980) consists of a typescript Snow compiled by his daughters. Included are family biographical information, an account of Snow's funeral service, and information on various houses in which he lived. Vivian Snow was a descendent of Erastus Snow and the father of Utah artist Vivian Douglas Snow.

Dates: 1980

Zerubbabel Snow diary [photocopies]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041929896]
Identifier: MS 0071
Abstract

The Zerubbabel Snow diary (1856-1857) consist of a photocopy of Snow's original diary describing his LDS Church mission to Tahiti.

Dates: 1856-1857

Nonie N. Sorensen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1695
Abstract

The Nonie N. Sorensen papers (1988, 1997) consist of two pieces of sheet music entitled "Come Walk the Streets of Old Nauvoo" and "Brother Brigham Says."

Dates: 1988-1997

Southeastern Utah oral histories

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1868
Abstract

The southeastern Utah oral histories (1963-1984) consist of personal recollections, in the form of transcripts and stories, from people who lived in southeastern Utah and were part of its history. Each of the stories centers around the individual perspective of the interviewee. The collection covers a wide range of issues from the early settlements of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico to uranium mining or Navajo trading.

Dates: 1963-1984

Trevor Southey papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2820
Abstract

The Trevor Southey papers (1917-2015) contains both his personal and professional records. These materials document Southey's career as a Utah artist and a gay activist.

Dates: 1917-2015

Franklin Spencer Spalding collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0073
Abstract

The Franklin Spencer Spalding collection (1913) consists of a bound volume of news articles from the Deseret Evening News concerning the controversy surrounding Spalding's pamphlet, "Joseph Smith as Translator."

Dates: 1913

Lonnie Sparks papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1260
Abstract

The Lonnie Sparks papers (1990-1991) consist of correspondence and an article regarding the interpretation of the Pearl of Great Price. A few other items are also included with the collection.

Dates: 1990-1991

George B. Spencer diaries [photocopies]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041840317]
Identifier: ACCN 0187
Abstract

This collection (1864-1867) consists of a bound photocopy of the original mission diaries of George B. Spencer. The diaries detail his experiences serving a mission in Europe for the Mormon church.

Dates: 1864-1867

Orson Spencer letter

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1518
Abstract

The Orson Spencer letter (1852) is from Spencer to his son-in-law, Hiram B. Clawson and concerns the estate of Samuel A. Curtis, the father-in-law of Orson Spencer, and how that estate might affect Spencer's children.

Dates: 1852

Joseph Standing collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0956
Abstract

The Joseph Standing collection (1879) contain six newspaper accounts of his murder during an LDS mission to Georgia.

Dates: 1879

Jonas D. Stead papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2979
Abstract

The Jonas D. Stead papers (1837-1935) consist of typewritten commentaries on a variety of religious subjects, including sermon extracts, patriarchal blessings, L.D.S. Church historical materials, Biblical passages, and Book of Mormon information.

Dates: 1837-1935

James D. Still Mormon history collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1591
Abstract

The James D. Still Mormon history collection (1834-2010) contains articles, clippings, correspondence, an index, and other research materials on Mormon history, particularly Oliver Cowdery, the writing of the Book of Mormon and the Book of Abraham, and the relationship between Masonry and the LDS Church.

Dates: 1834-2010

James D. Still photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0685
Abstract

The James D. Still photograph collection contains images of various headstones, historical Mormon figures and Mormon history sites in Missouri.

Dates: circa 1990s

John Stoker papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042151359]
Identifier: ACCN 1966
Abstract

The John Stoker papers (1869-1889) contain a booklet on John Stoker. This booklet is divided into two sections: a journal relating to his mission for the LDS Church and life thereafter, and a brief biography written by his granddaughter. John Stoker (1871-1881) was bishop of the settlement that later became Bountiful, Utah.

Dates: 1869-1889