Abstract Frank Leroy Byers (1936 -) is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who collected material related to the organization of the Church into wards, branches and stakes, as well as material related to his personal involvement in the church. This collection contains photographs of the Byers family and friends; images of missionaries, including Frank Byers' experience as a missionary in the 1950s in the Western States Mission; images of Latter-Day Saint churches and...

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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.

Abstract The Dame-McBride family papers (1825-1978) consist of short biographies of family members, family diaries, family and church correspondence, and additional papers of the Dame and McBride families. Included are heirloom letters, journals, autobiographical notes, certificates, news clippings, and other documents. The diaries contain records of frontier and ocean crossings, early LDS Church missionary experiences, and the spiritual testimony of these converts to the LDS Church. Insight into the...

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The Amos Davis account book (1839-1842) consists of a photocopy and transcription of this book, showing the transactions that took place in Amos Davis' store in Commerce (later Nauvoo), Illinois.

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The William Huntington diary [photocopy] (1835-1845) details his life and his affiliation with the LDS Church.

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The Thomas Leiper Kane papers (1831-1880) consist of correspondence between family members, with some additional letters, papers, and notes.

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The Thomas Leiper Kane photograph collection consists of one portrait.

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The Ronald and Ilene Kingsbury papers (1832-1995) consist of materials focusing on Utah and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), as well as family history.

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David Eugene Miller (1909-1978) was a historian and history professor at the University of Utah. The David E. Miller photograph collection contains photographs and slides related to Miller's historical research into the history of Utah and the American West.

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The William Rowley papers (1798-1843) include an autobiography by Rowley (1798-1870), a boarding ticket for passage on the Metoka, two letters, and copies of news articles.