Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 757 Collections and/or Records:
Richard Tracey Wootton papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0219
Abstract
The Richard Tracey Wootton papers (1960-2000) consist of research material, surveys, and correspondence related to his book Saints and Scientists, which presents evidence that Utah is foremost in the U.S. in production of scientists, and argues that the LDS faith is largely responsible for that fact. Richard Tracey Wootton (b. 1918) has dedicated his life to education, related administrative work, and the LDS Church.
Dates:
1960-2000
Yanbu Branch history
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042066649]
Identifier: ACCN 1637
Abstract
The Yanbu Branch History (1988) is a history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Saudia Arabia. It was compiled and arranged by Lynn M. Hilton, who worked for an American oil company there during the 1970s and 1980s and was an active member of the church. This historical account of the Yanbu Branch of the LDS Church was written by Lynn M. Hilton, Eduardo Mendoza, Diane Shurtliff, Andrew Davis, Holly Reed, and R. Wayne Shurtliff.
Dates:
1988
Thomas J. and Lydia H. Yates papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1287
Abstract
The Thomas J. and Lydia H. Yates papers (1888-1985) contain correspondence, biographies, and a penitentiary autograph book. Thomas Yates was an engineer and active in the Mormon Church.
Dates:
1888-1985
Alfred Douglas Young autobiography
Collection — Box 31114042143638
Identifier: MS 0292
Abstract
The Alfred Douglas Young autobiography (1808-1843), while mainly an account of the visions of Alfred Young, it also records the missionary activities of Alfred and his brother William in Tennessee, the brothers subsequent disfellowship from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in 1842 at Nauvoo, and their reinstatement to the church.
Dates:
1808-1843
Brigham Young papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0566
Abstract
The Brigham Young papers (1857, 1876-1877, 1908) consist of documents relating to the religious and civic activities of Brigham Young. Included are correspondence, diaries (1837-1857), proclamations, three holograph pages from his will, and microfilm of letter books and official papers from his time as governor of Utah Territory (1849-1857). Brigham Young was the second leader of the LDS Church and was responsible for the movement of the Mormons to the Salt Lake Valley.
Dates:
1857; 1876-1877; 1908
Emily Dow Partridge Smith Young papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0113
Abstract
The Emily Dow Partridge Smith Young papers (1832-1970) is a compilation of histories, letters, and a portion of Emily Young's diary copied by relatives from original manuscripts. Emily was a polygamous wife of Joseph Smith (1843) and of Brigham Young (1845).
Dates:
1832-1970
John B. Young papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1738
Abstract
The John B. Young papers (1898-1901) contain Young's missionary journal and two photocopied certificates. John B. Young (1866-1946) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from Scotland who settled in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in 1890. Nine years later, he returned to Scotland as a missionary and was companion to David O. McKay, who later became president of the LDS Church.
Dates:
1898-1901
John W. Young correspondence
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1719
Abstract
The John W. Young correspondence (1891-1924) consists of four letters, two written by John W. Young to his daughter, Mary Luella Merza Young Goulding, and his granddaughter, Mary Young Victoria Goulding. The two other letters were written by Young's son, J. Wesley Young, one informing his sister of the death of their father, and the fourth written to his father while J. Wesley Young was on an LDS mission to North Carolina. Young served as a counselor to Brigham Young from 1873-1877 and as...
Dates:
1891-1924
Joseph A. Young journal
Collection
Identifier: MS 0233
Abstract
The Joseph A. Young journal (1864) details Young's appointment to "take general charge and oversight of affairs pertaining to this year's immigration" of LDS Church members from Liverpool, England, to Salt Lake City.
Dates:
1864
Joseph Young papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0054
Abstract
The Joseph Young papers (1859-1881) consist of a photocopy of Young's autobiographical sketch; an account of Young's funeral written by his son, Seymour B. Young; and a letter dated 1860. Joseph Young (1797-1881) was the son of John Young and Nabbie Howe, and the elder brother of Brigham Young.
Dates:
1859-1881