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
Thomas Leiper Kane photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0638
Abstract
The Thomas Leiper Kane photograph collection consists of one portrait.
Dates:
1880-1890
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