Latter Day Saints -- Biography
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 89 Collections and/or Records:
George Q. Cannon family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1224
Abstract
The George Q. Cannon family papers (1842-2005) consist of genealogical materials, journal and diary extracts, obituaries, newspaper clippings, correspondence, family association meeting minutes, and biographical information. George Q. Cannon was a LDS pioneer, president of the Hawaiin LDS mission, delegate from the Utah Territory to the U.S. Congress, and member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church.
Dates:
1842-2005
William Henry Chamberlin papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0846
Abstract
The William Henry Chamberlin papers (1915-1954) consist of a bound copy of Chamberlin's paper, "Berkeley's Philosophy of Nature and Modern Theories of Evolution," written in 1916-1917 at Harvard under the direction of Ralph Barton Perry, and a photocopy of Ephraim E. Ericksen's "William H. Chamberlin, Pioneer Mormon Philosopher," published in The Western Humanities Review in 1954. Chamberlin was a Utah and Mormon philosopher who taught at...
Dates:
1915-1954
VaLois S. Chipman papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1323
Abstract
The VaLois S. Chipman papers (1925-1980) consist of Chipman's missionary papers, interview transcripts, and autobiography.
Dates:
1925-1980
Harold T. Christensen papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0715
Abstract
The Harold T. Christensen papers (1933-1998) consist of sections of his memoir titled Mormon or Sociologist: Memoirs of a Marginal Man; articles, primarily on sociology; biographical materials; masters thesis (1937); autobiography of his brother, Cornell Christensen; and other materials. Christensen was a professor of sociology at Brigham Young University and at Purdue University.
Dates:
1933-1998
Peter J. Christofferson papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114043359613]
Identifier: MS 0421
Abstract
The Peter J. Christofferson papers includes a two-page biography of Christofferson, "Pioneer life of Peter J. Christofferson," a poem titled "At the Golden Gates," and a five-page autobiographical reminiscence of an Arizona trial for polygamy followed by incarceration in Detroit.
Dates:
undated
Laura Christensen McCurdy Clark family biography
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041930902]
Identifier: MS 0372
Abstract
The Laura Christensen McCurdy Clark family biography (1952) is titled, "Two Pioneer Stories" by Clark." This is an account of members of her family and their journeys from Europe to Utah, where they helped settle Sanpete County.
Dates:
1952
Melvin A. Cook papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0658
Abstract
The Melvin A. Cook papers (1802-1989) contain documents resulting from the career of this noted explosives expert and chemist, best known for his work on shaped charges and slurry explosives. In addition, Cook (born 1911) was a professor of metallurgy at the University of Utah, a businessman, and an author of works on creationism, particularly on the relationship between science and Mormon doctrines. The collection includes an autobiography; professional correspondence concerning scientific,...
Dates:
1802-1989
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
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