Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 757 Collections and/or Records:
Emma Peterson Riddle autobiography [photocopy]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0276
Abstract
The Emma Peterson Riddle autobiography details the life of Emma Riddle (b. 1867), a convert to the LDS Church who emigrated from Sweden to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates:
1918-1957
Isaac Riddle autobiography
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042151169]
Identifier: MS 0277
Abstract
The Isaac Riddle autobiography is an addendum to that written by two of his daughters, and a news article. Isaac Riddle (1830-1906) was baptized into the LDS Church in 1844.
Dates:
undated
John W. Rigdon lecture
Collection
Identifier: MS 0354
Abstract
The John W. Rigdon lecture (1906) was written by Rigdon on the early history of the LDS Church. It is a reminiscent history of the LDS Church, centered around the narrator's father, Sidney Rigdon. Rigdon describes events in Nauvoo and asserts that his father did not write the Book of Mormon.
Dates:
1906
Marjorie Madsen Riley papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2417
Abstract
The Marjorie Madsen Riley papers (1906-1973) consists of xeroxed copies from microfilm of personal and family biographies. Included are biographies on her parents, Andrew O. and Rozena Fechser Madsen, her grandparents, Mars Lars Madsen and John F. and Ida C. Fechser, and her siblings.
Dates:
1906-1973
George Christian Riser autobiography
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042237083]
Identifier: MS 0022
Abstract
The George Christian Riser autobiography (1842-1846) is titled, "Tagebuch fur G.C.R.," about his early life in Germany, his immigration to the United States, his conversion to the Mormon Church, his settlement in Nauvoo, Illinois, and ends in the winter of 1846 at Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Dates:
1842-1846
B.H. Roberts papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0106
Abstract
The B.H. Roberts papers (1825-1976) consist of an autobiography of Roberts, genealogical information, journals, correspondence, scrapbooks, poems, speeches, commentaries on religious subjects, LDS missionary materials, articles, newspaper clippings, manuscripts, and books. The significance of these papers is manifested in Roberts' discussion of church-state relations the multi-volume history of the LDS church, the investigation of the scriptural origins of the LDS faith, the reflections upon...
Dates:
1825-1976
Brigham Henry Roberts photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0106
Abstract
The Brigham Henry Roberts photograph collection contains portraits of himself throughout his life and a number of pictures of Roberts when he served as an army Chaplain in World War I.
Dates:
1851-1933
Harold Robins manuscript
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1353
Abstract
The Harold Robins manuscript is entitled, The Cocoon of Mormonism and provides an explanation of the LDS Church, it's beliefs and doctrines.
Dates:
1992
Joseph Lee Robinson diary [transcript]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042320319], Folder: 1
Identifier: ACCN 2162
Abstract
The Joseph Lee Robinson diary [transcript] (1846-1877) discuss his life during that period. Joseph Lee Robinson was a convert to the LDS Church and was acquainted with Joseph Smith.
Dates:
1846-1877
Oliver Lee Robinson diary [photocopy]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042237109]
Identifier: MS 0024
Abstract
The Oliver Lee Robinson diary (1854-1858) is a photocopy of Robinson's journal. In addition to a family record, the journal contains the activites of Robinson as a settler in Utah with an account of an Indian attack on Fort Limhi in Idaho, February 1857. The journal closes with the arrival of Johnston's army in Utah, July 1858.
Dates:
1854-1858