The Philip T. Blair family papers (1836-1968) contain pertinent information concerning the early development of the LDS Church as well as covering an important epoch in early Utah history. It describes the social, religious, economic, and political development of the state through correspondence, documents, and memorabilia. Boxes 1-9 have been digitized and are available online.

The Brigham Young Diary photograph collection contains photographs used in the book entitled: Diary of Brigham Young, 1857 published in 1980. Included are portraits, photographs of buildings in Salt Lake City, and photographs of manuscript materials.

The Fred C. Collier papers (1880, 1973) consist of research materials regarding the discourses of Brigham Young; a trypescript and photocopy of a LDS phraseology scrapbook from 1854; a written treatise by Collier entitled "Gospel of the Father" volume 1, and "The Mormon God," volume 2; and a handwritten 1880 revelation of Wilford Woodruff.

The Carolyn Hunsaker papers (1991, 2008) consist of two biographies written by Hunsaker in 1991 and 2008: "Dear Father..." The Life of Clara Fedarata Stenhouse Young Agramonte and Life History of Clarence Horace Montgomerie y Agramonte.

The H.W. Isaacson letter (1862) discusses his experience working in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Rhett Stephens James essay is an undated paper by James entitled "A Nineteenth Century Indian Self-help Program: Brigham Young and the Shoshones."

The Scott G. Kenney collection (1820-1984) reflects the research interests of Scott G. Kenney during the 1970s and early 1980s for a projected biography of Joseph F. Smith (1838-1901). The collection consists of typescripts made by Kenney, as well as photocopies of diaries and letters. Scott G. Kenney (b. 1946) is a historical researcher, a writer, and a musician.

The Frederick Kesler papers (1829-1985) consist of record books, daybooks, diaries, newspaper clippings, printed materials, photographs, books, and personal artifacts. Kesler was a mill-wright and bishop of Salt Lake 16th Ward. Click here to view the digitized items from the collection.

The H. Michael Marquardt papers (1800-2017) contains correspondence, clippings, diary copies, scholarly articles, miscellaneous research materials on topics in LDS history and theology. Marquardt is a historian and author.

The Robert Marsham diary (1864-1865) consists of a photocopy of the original diary. Marsham was a well-known explorer, and in this diary he describes his travels in Northern California, British Columbia, Yosemite, Idaho, Utah, the Sandwich Islands, and the Far East. Access to original diary restricted except with permission of the Manuscripts Curator.

The Madeline R. McQuown papers (1803-1976) contain some of McQuown's research and works. While the collection does contain some of McQuown's more personal works, such as some of her poetry, the collection deals mainly with her research. Her research was focused on Brigham Young and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church).

The Robert L. Miller papers (1832-2008) contain information regarding Miller's life, as well as collected research regarding the Latter-day Saint Church, science, evolution, and Henry Eyring. The collection contains correspondence, handwritten notes, printed materials, journal entries, bound works, various articles, newspaper clippings, bibliographic materials, etc.

The Tim Rathbone essay consists of a preliminary draft of "Brigham Young's Masonic Connection and Nauvoo Plural Marriages." This paper was presented at the Mormon History Association meeting in Snowbird in May 1996, and an excerpt was published in the Mormon History Association Newsletter of Summer 1996.

The Edward H. Snow autobiographical sketch (1936) consists of eight-pages that was copied by James Erickson under the Writer's Project in 1936. A table of contents and a name index are provided. Included in the sketch are Snow's boyhood recollections of George A. Smith, John Taylor, and Brigham Young. He also describes the growth of the educational system in Southern Utah, particularly the creation of Dixie College.

The Nonie N. Sorensen papers (1988, 1997) consist of two pieces of sheet music entitled "Come Walk the Streets of Old Nauvoo" and "Brother Brigham Says."

This collection contains a transcript of the reminiscences and diary of Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner which records her experiences with the Church in Kirtland, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, and Utah, and her association with Joseph Smith. A photocopy of a letter written by Emmeline B. Wells in 1889 is also included in the collection.

The Bruce A. Van Orden papers (1981-1993) consist mainly of articles by Van Orden on subjects such as W.W. Phelps, celestial marriage, Brigham Young, hymns, Joseph Smith Jr., and scripture. Family history records and other personal information are also included.

The Brigham Young papers (1857, 1876-1877, 1908) consist of documents relating to the religious and civic activities of Brigham Young. Included are correspondence, diaries (1837-1857), proclamations, three holograph pages from his will, and microfilm of letter books and official papers from his time as governor of Utah Territory (1849-1857). Brigham Young was the second leader of the LDS Church and was responsible for the movement of the Mormons to the Salt Lake Valley.