Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 757 Collections and/or Records:
James Walter Paxman diary
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114043368440]
Identifier: ACCN 0684
Abstract
The James Walter Paxman diary (1893) also includes a daily journal of activities. Includes his impressions of the Salt Lake Temple dedication. James Walter Paxman (1861-1943) lived in Nephi, Utah, and was president of the Juab Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Dates:
1893
Jean Rio Pearce diary [typescript]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0066
Abstract
The Jean Rio Pearce diary (1851-1880) typescript describes her emigration from Liverpool, England, to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates:
undated
Reed Peck manuscript [photocopy]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0755
Abstract
The Reed Peck manuscript (1839) consists of a photocopy of the original. The title page states that, "The original Reed Peck manuscript purchased Nov. 1943 from Peck's granddaughters Mabel Peck Myer and Hazel Peck Cass in Bainbridge, N.Y. by Fawn M. Brodie." The manuscript presents Peck's reminiscences of LDS Church members.
Dates:
1839
Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company receipt book
Collection — Oversize box 1: [Barcode: 31114042138174]
Identifier: MS 0138
Abstract
The Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company receipt book (1857-1863) consists of receipts for debts owed to the Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company showing not only amounts in dollars, but also a variety of commodities and services in lieu of cash repayments. The Perpetual Emigrating Fund was a voluntary fund to aid members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints moving to Utah.
Dates:
1857-1863
LaMar Petersen papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0524
Abstract
The LaMar Petersen papers (1829-2005) consist of book reviews, correspondence, publications, and an interview concerning Petersen and his controversial research regarding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Dates:
1829-2005
Mark E. Petersen speech [typescript]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042135147]
Identifier: MS 0376
Abstract
The Mark E. Petersen speech [typescript] (1954) was given by Petersen while an Apostle of the LDS Church entitled, "Race Problems--As They Affect the Church." Topics discussed in the address include Petersen's belief that African Americans wanted "absorption with the white race" and LDS Church policies regarding miscegenation.
Dates:
1954
Clark J. Phelps papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2062
Abstract
The Clark J. Phelps papers (2002) contain newsletters sent via email to a small group of friends. Contents focus primarily on the peculiarities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a minor emphasis on the events surrounding the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.
Dates:
2002
Ronald E. Poelman speech
Collection
Identifier: MS 0457
Abstract
The Ronald E. Poelman speech (1984) consist of an original and corrected version entitled "The Gospel and the Church," he delivered in the October 1984 General Conference of the LDS Church. Poelman was a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy at the time of the speech.
Dates:
1984
Richard Douglas Poll papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0674
Abstract
The Richard Douglas Poll papers (1844-1994) contain essays; correspondence; articles; personal and family materials; research on the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), LDS Church apostles and prophets, "new" LDS Church history, world history, and communism; scrapbooks; and papers written by Poll with others and by others. Richard Douglas Poll (1918-1994) was a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), a first lieutenant in...
Dates:
1844-1994
Richard Douglas Poll photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0660
Abstract
The Richard Douglas Poll photograph collection mainly consists of slides used for lectures as a history professor at Brigham Young University (seperated from Manuscript collection MS 0674, box 13). Additional material includes personal materials like his LDS mission, travel, and family.
Dates:
1920-1969