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

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 757 Collections and/or Records:

Rudger Clawson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0291
Abstract

The Rudger Clawson photograph collection contains formal portrait photographs of Rudger Clawson as well as images of his family, the Utah State Penitentiary, and postcards

Dates: circa 1900

James L. Clayton papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2733
Abstract

The James L. Clayton papers (2013) contain the memoir "Goodbye Moroni: An Intellectual Odyssey." This is a read-only copy -- no part of this collection may be photocopied, or otherwise duplicated.

Dates: 2013

William Clayton diaries and ledger [photocopies and digital copy]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0055
Abstract

The William Clayton diaries and ledger consist of copies of Clayton's 1840-1842 journal, ledger and his 1852-1853 diary. Clayton was prominent in the LDS movement. He was summoned to Joseph Smith's office to assist Willard Richards and subsequently became clerk to Joseph Smith. Later, he followed Brigham Young to the Great Salt Lake Valley and served missions for the his church.

Dates: 1840-1877

Cochranism collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0470
Abstract

The Cochranism collection (circa 1816-1983) consists of photocopied primary and secondary sources on the life of Jacob Cochran and the sect which he founded, including photocopies of legal documents. Also included is correspondence to various libraries and institutions seeking information on Jacob Cochran and Cochranism, particularly on whether any members of the Cochran sect later joined the LDS Church.

Dates: circa 1818-1983

Fred C. Collier papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0478
Abstract

The Fred C. Collier papers (1880, 1973) consist of research materials regarding the discourses of Brigham Young; a trypescript and photocopy of a LDS phraseology scrapbook from 1854; a written treatise by Collier entitled "Gospel of the Father" volume 1, and "The Mormon God," volume 2; and a handwritten 1880 revelation of Wilford Woodruff.

Dates: 1880; 1973

Gibson Condie papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2091
Abstract

The Gibson Condie papers (1847-1904) include a copy of a page from the book I Sailed to Zion by Susan Arrington Madsen and Fred E. Woods, as well as a typescript of his diary. Gibson Condie was born in Scotland in 1835 and was converted with his family to the LDS Church. In 1849 he sailed with his parents to New Orleans on the ship Zetland.

Dates: 1847-1904

Andrew Wood Cooley family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0567
Abstract

The Andrew Wood Cooley family papers (1837-2021) consist of biographical and genealogical materials relating to Andrew Wood Cooley (1837-1887) and his family. Andrew Cooley was a prominent member of the LDS Church during the nineteenth century.

Dates: 1837-2021

Cooley family photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0339
Abstract

The Cooley family photograph collection contains photographs of Andrew Wood Cooley, four of his five wives, and various members of the Cooley family and extended families.

Dates: 1850-1980

J. Raymond Cope letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0596
Abstract

The J. Raymond Cope letters (1945) are carbon copies. One is from J. Raymond Cope, a Unitarian minister, and the other from LDS Church president, George Albert Smith. The letters discuss a leaflet supposedly distributed by the LDS Church, entitled "Sustaining the General Authorities of the Church."

Dates: 1945

Evalina Lavina Babbitt Cornell papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1374
Abstract

The Evalina Lavina Babbitt Cornell papers (1885-1947) consist of extracts from a journal, funeral services, and scrapbook of a LDS woman living in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 1885-1947

Cotton Mission photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0055
Abstract

The Cotton Mission photograph collection contains photographs of a cotton mill, workers, cotton plants, and vineyards of the cotton mission established by the LDS Church in southern Utah.

Dates: 1860-1869

Oliver Cowdrey correspondence [photocopies and typescripts]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1549
Abstract

The Oliver Cowdrey correspondence [photocopies and typecripts] consist of forty-six letters written by Cowdrey, during 1833-1838, for himself or for others. Oliver Cowdrey (1806-1850) was one of six original members of the Church of Christ, later called the Church Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a scribe to Joseph Smith.

Dates: undated

Cowley family papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1223
Abstract

The Cowley family papers consist of biographical sketches of several members of the Cowley family, particularly Mattias Foss Cowley and Samuel Parkinson Cowley. Included is a 10 page handwritten biography of Samuel P. Cowley by his father, Mattias F. Cowley. Mattias Foss Cowley was dropped from the Mormon Church Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1893 for continuing to practice polygamy. Samuel P. Cowley was an F.B.I. agent who was killed in a gun battle with "Baby face" Nelson in 1934.

Dates: 1941-1991

George Crane autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0075
Abstract

The George Crane autobiography (1913) details Crane's life story from 1864 onward. Crane was a convert to the LDS Church during the late nineteenth century.

Dates: 1913

Vesta Pierce Crawford papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0125
Abstract

The Vesta Pierce Crawrford papers contain her research for the unfinished book "The Elected Lady," correspondence, poetry, and a journal.

Dates: 1844-1955

Vesta Pierce Crawford photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0125
Abstract

The Vesta Pierce Crawford photograph collection contains a portrait of Emma Smith, wife of Joseph Smith, in later years.

Dates: 1865

Q. Michael Croft papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0918
Abstract

The Q. Michael Croft papers (1980-1984) consist of interview notes and two responses regarding taped interviews with local civic and community leaders. Subject of the interviews was the influence of the LDS Church on local politics.

Dates: 1980-1984

Jesse Crosby autobiography [typescript]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0398
Abstract

The Jesse Crosby autobiography [typescript] tells of Crosby's early life, conversion to the LDS Church and life in Nauvoo, travels on a mission to Eastern Canada and New England, and travel overland to Utah in 1847.

Dates: undated

Ariel L. Crowley papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0072
Abstract

The Ariel L. Crowley papers (1934-1946) contain two articles, "Aurichalcum" and "Metal record plates in ancient times," both pertaining to the legitimacy of the "golden plates" which Joseph Smith claimed to have translated. Crowley (1905-2005) lived in Idaho, where he was a judge. He was also an amateur LDS Church historian and wrote for the Improvement Era, an LDS Church publication.

Dates: 1934-1946

Elbert Dansie papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1859
Abstract

The Elbert Dansie papers are a color copied collection of the history of his family. Robert Dansie (1825-1896) a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, moved his family from Boxford, England, to the Salt Lake Valley in 1862.

Dates: 1948-1992