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Latter Day Saints -- Diaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 142 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph H. Michell diary [photocopy]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042079154]
Identifier: ACCN 1770
Abstract

The Joseph H. Michell diary (1897-1899) is a photocopy of Mitchell's LDS mission journal from Great Britain. Mitchell joined the LDS Church in 1882. He later served as a missionary in Scotland from 1897 to 1899.

Dates: 1897-1899

Microfilmed copy of the Dale Lowell Morgan papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0560
Abstract This collection consists only of a microfilmed copy of the Dale Lowell Morgan papers which are held at the Bancroft Library. The microfilm reels consists primarily of correspondence, manuscripts, transcriptions, notes and research. Correspondence concerns Morgan publications, historical research, criticism, and his family. Subjects include Western American history, the fur trade, exploration, California history, LDS history and bibliography, and current research by others. For further...
Dates: 1933-1971

John Hamilton Morgan papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1465
Abstract

The John Hamilton Morgan papers (1845-1986) detail the personal, professional, and religious activities of John Morgan (1842-1894), a noted Utah educator and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) leader. Click here to view the digitized collection.

Dates: 1845-1986

Mormon businessman in Salt Lake City diaries

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2540
Abstract

The Mormon businessman in Salt Lake City diaries (1877-1878) were written by an un-named young man who is a banker/businessman in Salt Lake City.

Dates: 1877-1878

Jeanette McKay Morrell papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0684
Abstract The Jeanette McKay Morrell papers (1896-1983) contain journals correspondence, scrapbooks, certificates, brochures, pamphlets, fliers, bulletins, articles, poems, and news clippings that pertain to the life of Morrell, as well as to the lives of her husband, children, parents, and siblings. The majority of the collection pertains to her personal and family life, and is therefore divided into two sections. Jeanette McKay Morrell was born in 1879. Morrell was a well educated woman who labored...
Dates: 1896-1983

Elias Morris diary [photocopy]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042141319]
Identifier: MS 0156
Abstract

The Elias Morris diary [photocopy] (1825-1869) consist of a missionary journal, which also includes an autobiographical sketch, written by Elias Morris (1825-1898). Morris was a convert to the LDS Church from Wales.

Dates: 1825-1869

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

L. John Nuttall diaries [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0631
Abstract

The L. John Nuttall diaries (1876-1904) are comprised of typescript copies of eleven diaries by L. John Nuttall (1834-1905). Nuttall was a convert to the LDS Church and president of the Kanab, Utah, stake from 1877 to 1884.

Dates: 1876-1904

Edward Partridge Jr. diaries [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0628
Abstract

The Edward Partridge Jr. diaries (1854-1899) consists of nine photocopied journals written by Edward Partridge Jr. (1833-1900), a member of the Utah Territorial Legislature and a delegate to the Utah Constitutional Convention.

Dates: 1854-1899

James Walter Paxman diary

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114043368440]
Identifier: ACCN 0684
Abstract

The James Walter Paxman diary (1893) also includes a daily journal of activities. Includes his impressions of the Salt Lake Temple dedication. James Walter Paxman (1861-1943) lived in Nephi, Utah, and was president of the Juab Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Dates: 1893

John Pulsipher diaries

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041929912]
Identifier: MS 0092
Abstract

The John Pulsipher diaries (1827-1891) consist of two volumes of diary entries by Pulsipher. Pulsipher and his family were early Mormon converts who traveled with other LDS members from Kirtland, Ohio, to Nauvoo, Illinois, and then to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 1827-1891

John Redington journals

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2356
Abstract

The John Redington journals (1859-1905) were written specifically for the purpose of leaving a record for his family, covering his life from 1859 to 1905. The five journals in the collection discuss his life during the early days of the LDS Church, and give a hands-on account of both of his missions.

Dates: 1859-1905

Ianthus Leo Richards papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1554
Abstract

The Ianthus Leo Richards papers (1906-1925) consist of documents relating to and resulting from Richards' experiences in England and Ireland as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) from 1923-1925. Included are correspondence, mission records, a log book, diaries, and memorabilia.

Dates: 1906-1925

Samuel W. Richards journals [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0140
Abstract

The Samuel W. Richards journals (1851-1908) consist of 15 photocopy volumes of manuscripts from microfilm.

Dates: 1851-1908

Joseph Lee Robinson diary [transcript]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042320319], Folder: 1
Identifier: ACCN 2162
Abstract

The Joseph Lee Robinson diary [transcript] (1846-1877) discuss his life during that period. Joseph Lee Robinson was a convert to the LDS Church and was acquainted with Joseph Smith.

Dates: 1846-1877

Oliver Lee Robinson diary [photocopy]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042237109]
Identifier: MS 0024
Abstract

The Oliver Lee Robinson diary (1854-1858) is a photocopy of Robinson's journal. In addition to a family record, the journal contains the activites of Robinson as a settler in Utah with an account of an Indian attack on Fort Limhi in Idaho, February 1857. The journal closes with the arrival of Johnston's army in Utah, July 1858.

Dates: 1854-1858

William Robinson family papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042068082]
Identifier: ACCN 1290
Abstract

The William Robinson family papers (circa 1880-1931) consist of photocopied transcript and manuscript diaries and autobiographies; genealogies of the Robinson family of Beaver, Utah, and a related Turner family.

Dates: circa 1880-circa 1931

Andrew L. Rogers diary [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1739
Abstract

The Andrew L. Rogers diary is a photocopy of the original dating from 1882 to 1896. Andrew served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arizona in 1876 and in Great Britain in 1910. Andrew died in 1943. The 288-page copy of the journal contains stories from Andrew's life, family history, and day-to-day accounts.

Dates: 1882-1896

Mathew Rowan papers [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0588
Abstract

The Mathew Rowan papers [photocopies] (1853-1864) consist of the Rowan family history and a journal, both written by Mathew Rowan while serving a mission in England for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Rowan began writing the family history, and his journal, shortly after his 1853 marriage to Jane Martin in Worcester, England. Together the two documents document his activities as a private citizen and as an official for the LDS church in England and Utah.

Dates: 1853-1864

Levi Savage Jr. diaries [typescripts]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041929888]
Identifier: MS 0070
Abstract

The Levi Savage Jr. diaries (1877-1903) consist of bound and unbound typescript copies of Savage's diaries. Levi Savage Jr. (1820-1910) was an early Mormon settler to Utah who led and survived the journey of the ill-fated Willie handcart company.

Dates: 1877-1903