Latter Day Saints -- Polygamy
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:
John Adams family papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1577
Abstract
The John Adams family papers (1886-1929) contains three photocopied documents: A journal kept by John Adams from November 1886 to October 1887, includes entries from the six months he spent in the Utah Territorial Penitentiary after his imprisonment for the practice of polygamy; a biography of John Adams (1836-1901) written in 1927 by his son, John Q. Adams; and a "Tribute to my Mother," written by John Q. Adams in 1929. Together, these documents describe Adams' experiences in prison and the...
Dates:
1886-1929
Andrus family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0327
Abstract
The Andrus family papers (1978-1979) contain information on Milo Andrus and his wives through two family publications, The Andrus Recorder and Milo Andrus and His Wives and Children. Both these xerox editions contain excerpts from Milo's journal and autobiography, as well as his letters. Information regarding Lucy Andrus and her "Halfway House" is also included.
Dates:
1978-1979
Aubrey family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2240
Abstract
The Aubrey family papers (1884-1904) contains correspondence and newspaper clippings from the Aubrey family. Among the newspaper clippings is an official statement made in 1904 by Joseph F. Smith, President of the LDS Church, reaffirming the position of the LDS Church against plural marriage. The Aubrey family was from Fayette, Utah in Sanpete County.
Dates:
1884-1904
Bennion family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0251
Abstract
The Bennion family papers (1844-1949) include the diaries of John Bennion (1820-1877), Heber Bennion (1858-1932), and Mary Bennion Powell (born 1890), as well as family correspondence and autobiographical sketches. John and Samuel Bennion and John's son, Heber, were Utah sheep ranchers and polygamists, while Mary Bennion Powell was a daughter of Heber Bennion.
Dates:
1844-1949
Brigham Young University oral history projects [transcripts]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0268
Abstract
The Brigham Young University oral history projects (1963-1977) consists of transcripts of tapes of oral history interviews with eighty-two persons conducted as part of a series of projects by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University. Project topics include the Bamberger Railroad, BYU history, Charles Redd, the Interstate Brick Company, Labor in Utah, LDS chaplains, Polygamy, the Posey War, Provo City history, the San Rafael Swell, the Simpson Springs pony express...
Dates:
1963-1977
Jesse R. S. Budge family history and autobiography
Collection
Identifier: MS 0197
Abstract
The Jesse R. S. Budge family history and autobiography (1949) consists of family memories by Jesse Budge (1878-1964), titled "Pioneer Days: Some Reminiscences." This writing gives details of growing up in a polygamous family in Paris, Idaho, and of Budge's legal career.
Dates:
1949
David J. Buerger papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0622
Abstract
The David J. Buerger papers (1820-1986) contain correspondence, personal diary entries, research notes, copies of papers (both published and unpublished), newspaper clippings, class notes and projects, copies of diary and letter transcripts where the originals are stored in other archival repositories, pamphlets, and excerpts from published works. The largest body of documents on any one subject pertains to LDS temple ceremonies and ordinances. Buerger compiled a file of one hundred and one...
Dates:
1842-1988
Paul B. Cannon papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1086
Abstract
The Paul B. Cannon papers (1852-1989) contain correspondence, a scrapbook, articles, and news clippings. Cannon was an attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates:
1852-1989
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
Herbert J. Foulger diary [photocopy and typescript]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042321705]
Identifier: MS 0363
Abstract
The Herbert J. Foulger diary [photocopy and typescript] (1886) was kept by Foulger (1848-1920) while serving time in the Utah State Penitentiary for polygamy. The diary contains a record of his daily activities and the routine and occasional unusual events involving other "bretheren" incarcerated with him.
Dates:
1886