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Box 22

 Container

Contains 21 Results:

Deseret Sunday School General Board, 1946-1977

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 1-2
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence regarding Eyring's assignments as a member of the board, programs from Sunday School conferences, and other miscellaneous material.

Dates: 1946-1977

Joseph Fielding Smith Correspondence, 1959-1971

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 3
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1959-1971

Ezra Taft Benson Correspondence, 1972

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 4
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

Correspondence in this folder concerns the issue of fluoridation of the water system.

Dates: 1972

Miscellaneous Correspondence with L.D.S. Church General Authorities, 1949-1980

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 5-6
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1949-1980

The Faith of A Scientist--Correspondence, 1967-1981

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 7
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1967-1981

Man, His Origin and Destiny, 1954-1955

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 8
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1954-1955

Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1952-1982

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 9-11
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1952-1982

Requests and Arrangements for Speaking Engagements at Religious Services, 1954-1981

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 12
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents From the Series: This section contains numerous articles and speeches written by Eyring on a variety of religious topics. Many of the articles were published in the L.D.S. church-owned magazines, The Instructor and The Improvement Era. Materials in box 21 pertain to The Instructor's "I Believe . . ." series with which Eyring was involved for several years. Additional significant items in this section include materials pertaining to...
Dates: 1954-1981

Thank You Letters for Speaking Engagements, 1950, 1973-1981

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 13
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents From the Series: This section contains numerous articles and speeches written by Eyring on a variety of religious topics. Many of the articles were published in the L.D.S. church-owned magazines, The Instructor and The Improvement Era. Materials in box 21 pertain to The Instructor's "I Believe . . ." series with which Eyring was involved for several years. Additional significant items in this section include materials pertaining to...
Dates: 1950; 1973-1981

New Jersey L.D.S. Branch, 1941-1981

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 14
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous material.

Dates: 1941-1981

Monument Park Second Ward, 1947-1981

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 15
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous material.

Dates: 1947-1981

Bonneville Stake, 1949-1981

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 16
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous material.

Dates: 1949-1981

Missionary Work

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 17-18
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1915-2010

"Church of the Air" Address, 1948

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 19-20
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1948

Henry Eyring Speakers' Series--Tucson Institute of Religion, 1970-1982

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 21-22
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents The Tucson Institute of Religion's speakers' series was established in 1971 for the purpose of bringing well-known L.D.S. church members to the Tucson area. Because of his position as a prominent member of the church, an internationally recognized chemist, and an alumnus of the University of Arizona, permission was requested and received for the series to bear Henry Eyring's name. Materials include programs, correspondence, and newsclippings along with a copy of the address Eyring gave to...
Dates: 1970-1982

Cannon-Hinckley Church History Group, 1976-1982

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 23
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1976-1982

The Talmage Story Review, 1972

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 24
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

This folder contains Eyring's review for Brigham Young University Studies of John E. Talmage's The Talmage Story.

Dates: 1972

Newsclippings, 1948-1980

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 25
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1948-1980

Miscellaneous Programs, 1952-1981

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 26
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents

Programs from various religious conferences and meetings that Eyring participated in.

Dates: 1952-1981

Religious Contribution Receipts, 1962-1968

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 27
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents From the Series: This section contains numerous articles and speeches written by Eyring on a variety of religious topics. Many of the articles were published in the L.D.S. church-owned magazines, The Instructor and The Improvement Era. Materials in box 21 pertain to The Instructor's "I Believe . . ." series with which Eyring was involved for several years. Additional significant items in this section include materials pertaining to...
Dates: 1962-1968