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Nauvoo (Ill.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Frank Leroy Byers photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1689
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 historical...
Dates: 1955-2008

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

Dame-McBride family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0515
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...
Dates: 1825-1978

Amos Davis account book

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1150
Abstract 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.
Dates: 1839-1842

William Huntington diary [photocopy]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042237042]
Identifier: MS 0017
Abstract The William Huntington diary [photocopy] (1835-1845) details his life and his affiliation with the LDS Church.
Dates: 1835-1845

Thomas Leiper Kane papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0227
Abstract The Thomas Leiper Kane papers (1831-1880) consist of correspondence between family members, with some additional letters, papers, and notes.
Dates: 1831-1880

Ronald and Ilene Kingsbury papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0522
Abstract 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.
Dates: 1832-1995

David E. Miller photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1187
Abstract 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.
Dates: 1950-1975

William Rowley papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0061
Abstract 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.
Dates: 1798-1843