Young, Brigham, 1801-1877
Person
Found in 37 Collections and/or Records:
Elbert Duncan Thomas speeches
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS 0294
Abstract
The Elbert Duncan Thomas speeches (1935-1950) consist of five speeches given by Senator Thomas. Three concern his political philosophy, one is a Senate speech on the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the fifth was given at the unveiling of the Brigham Young statue created by Mahonri Young. Thomas was a Democratic senator from Utah.
Dates:
1935-1950
Transcript of the reminiscences and diary of Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner
Collection
Identifier: MS 0589
Abstract
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.
Dates:
[between 1860-1913?]
Bruce A. Van Orden papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1388
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1981-1993
Brigham Young papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0566
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1857; 1876-1877; 1908
Emily Dow Partridge Smith Young papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0113
Abstract
The Emily Dow Partridge Smith Young papers (1832-1970) is a compilation of histories, letters, and a portion of Emily Young's diary copied by relatives from original manuscripts. Emily was a polygamous wife of Joseph Smith (1843) and of Brigham Young (1845).
Dates:
1832-1970
Richard Whitehead and Minerva Richards Young papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0104
Abstract
The Richard Whitehead and Minerva Richards Young papers (1876-1957) consist mainly of the journals of Richard W. Young (1858-1919), Minerva Richards Young, and Richard W. Young, Jr. Correspondence and other miscellaneous papers are also included.
Dates:
1876-1957
Willard Young letter
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0910
Abstract
The Willard Young letter (1868) is handwritten and signed and speaks of local events in Salt Lake City. The letter mentions Brigham Young's recent marriages to Mary Vancott and Ann Eliza Webb. Willard Young was the son of Brigham and Clarissa Ross Young, West Point graduate and engineer.
Dates:
1868