Latter Day Saint churches -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:
Max H. Parkin papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1539
Abstract
The Max H. Parkin papers (1820-1995) center around Max Parkin (born 1930) and his teaching career at the Salt Lake City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) Institute of Religion from 1968 to 1995. The collection contains materials on subjects such as the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price, the Bible, LDS Church history and doctrine, polygamy, LDS apostates, Christianity and other world religions, science, and modern-day events. These materials are...
Dates:
1820-1995
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
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
D. Michael Quinn papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0581
Abstract
The collection contains publications and research material as well as clippings about Quinn's work. Quinn is a historian and author of several works on LDS Church history.
Dates:
1876-1993
Salamander audio-visual collection
Collection
Identifier: A0240
Abstract
The Salamander audio-visual collection (1980-1990) consists of materials used by Linda Sillitoe and Allen Roberts in their book Salamander: The Story of the Mormon Forgery Murders, a book about the Mark Hofmann case and the 1985 bombing deaths of two Salt Lake City residents.
Dates:
1980-1990
Salamander collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0577
Abstract
The Salamander collection (1829-2000) consist of interview notes, news clippings, publications, investigative information, and other materials used by Linda Sillitoe and Allen Roberts in their book Salamander: The Story of the Mormon Forgery Murders, a book about the 1985 bombing deaths of two Salt Lake City residents.
Dates:
1829-2000
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
Sandra Tanner oral history interviews
Collection
Identifier: MS 0413
Abstract
The Sandra Tanner oral history interviews (1972-1983) is a set of transcripts of interviews with Sandra Tanner conducted by Scott H. Faulring and James V. D'Arc. Tanner, along with her husband, Jerald Tanner, founded the Modern Microfilm Co. in Salt Lake City. Topics discussed in the interviews include Latter-day Saint Church history and doctrine, Jerald Tanner, the Tanner family, Sandra Tanner's writing and other activities, and history of the Modern Microfilm Company. Also included are...
Dates:
1972-1983
Richard S. Van Wagoner papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0597
Abstract
The Richard S. Van Wagoner papers (1797-2008) contain a record of Van Wagoner's historical research and writing. Correspondence and other papers are also included. Richard Van Wagoner is a clinical audiologist and Utah LDS historian and author.
Dates:
1797-2008