Box 22
Contains 21 Results:
Deseret Sunday School General Board, 1946-1977
Materials include correspondence regarding Eyring's assignments as a member of the board, programs from Sunday School conferences, and other miscellaneous material.
Joseph Fielding Smith Correspondence, 1959-1971
Discussions in these letters centers primarily around the conflicts between the religious doctrine of the L.D.S. church and facts and theories prevalent in the scientific community.
This folder contains photocopied versions of two letters for access purposes. The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
Ezra Taft Benson Correspondence, 1972
Correspondence in this folder concerns the issue of fluoridation of the water system.
Miscellaneous Correspondence with L.D.S. Church General Authorities, 1949-1980
These folders contain photocopied versions for access purposes. The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
The Faith of A Scientist--Correspondence, 1967-1981
Eyring's book. The Faith of A Scientist, was published in 1967. In 1969, the L.D.S. church funded a second edition of the book, a cut version that received wide distribution among members of the Mormon faith. Correspondence in the folder regards publication arrangements as well as letters Eyring received from readers of his book.
Man, His Origin and Destiny, 1954-1955
This folder contains letters addressed to Eyring in which the authors describe their reactions and express their opinions of Joseph Fielding Smith's book, Man, His Origin and Destiny. Also included are statements by Lowell Bennion and Richard P. Smith concerning the book.
Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1952-1982
Correspondence in these folders consists of letters Eyring received from individuals requesting his opinion on various religious topics, and how they related or differed with modern scientific theories.
Requests and Arrangements for Speaking Engagements at Religious Services, 1954-1981
Thank You Letters for Speaking Engagements, 1950, 1973-1981
New Jersey L.D.S. Branch, 1941-1981
Miscellaneous material.
Monument Park Second Ward, 1947-1981
Miscellaneous material.
Bonneville Stake, 1949-1981
Miscellaneous material.
Missionary Work
Materials include Book of Mormon donor slips and letters Eyring received from individuals who had been given the copies of the Book of Mormon that he had contributed to the L.D.S. missionary program.
"Church of the Air" Address, 1948
At the invitation of Columbia Broadcasting System, Eyring delivered an address on the "Church of the Air" program entitled "Science and Faith." Materials in the folders consist of a rough draft copy as well as a printed pamphlet of Eyring's address. Also included are newsclippings and letters Eyring received in response to his address.
Henry Eyring Speakers' Series--Tucson Institute of Religion, 1970-1982
Cannon-Hinckley Church History Group, 1976-1982
The Cannon-Hinckley Church History Group was formed through the efforts of Bryant S. Hinckley and Edwin Cannon. For several years Eyring served as president of the group which met monthly at the Lion House for programs on a variety of topics, but which usually related to the L.D.S. church.
The Talmage Story Review, 1972
This folder contains Eyring's review for Brigham Young University Studies of John E. Talmage's The Talmage Story.
Newsclippings, 1948-1980
Most of the clippings in this file are from The Deseret News and the L.D.S. Church News and focus on Henry Eyring's religious activities and honors.
Miscellaneous Programs, 1952-1981
Programs from various religious conferences and meetings that Eyring participated in.