Latter Day Saint pioneers
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Steven K. Madsen collection on Blacks in Utah
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0689
Abstract
The Steven K. Madsen collection on Blacks in Utah (1879-1980) contains photocopied materials about early African Americans in Utah, especially about Green Flake and the community of Union. Included are clippings and book excerpts related to Green Flake, property records for Union, records of Union Fort Cemetery, and reminiscences by relatives of Green Flake. Also included are clippings and other materials on Black people in the LDS Church (1965-1979).
Dates:
1879-1980
A. Milton Musser papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1404
Abstract
The A. Milton Musser papers (1952-1948) consist of typescripts of diaries (1852 and 1869 February-April), a handwritten index of Musser diaries (1852-1857), and a biography detailing associations with early LDS Church leaders as well as everyday activities. Collection includes a handwritten letter (dated 1948) about gold coins minted by the LDS in Salt Lake City. Musser was a traveling bishop for the LDS Church from 1858 to 1876.
Dates:
1852-1948
John W. Smith papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3240
Abstract
The John W. Smith papers (1906-1957) consist of materials related to John W. Smith and Joseph V. Smith. John W. Smith served as superintendent of schools in Salt Lake County, Utah. Joseph V. Smith worked for New York Life Insurance Company for 50 years.
Dates:
1906-1957
Samuel Lindsey Sprague family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2476
Abstract
The Samuel Lindsey Sprague family papers (1866-1977) consists of documents and family histories along with memorabilia, scrapbooks and other materials. The Sprague family traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with the Brigham Young Company in 1848.
Dates:
1866-1977