Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- History -- Sources
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas Battersby Child papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1877
Abstract
The Thomas Battersby Child papers (1909-2000) consist of his collected writings, focusing on two aspects of his life, the LDS Church, and a park he created in his backyard, the Gilgal Sculpture Garden, now protected by Salt Lake City as a public park. Child was a mason, businessman, husband, and a bishop of the LDS Church.
Dates:
1909-2000
E. Kay Kirkham essay
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1906
Abstract
The E. Kay Kirkham essay (1985) is titled "Daniel Stillwell Thomas and Martha Paine Jones Thomas: Early Members of the LDS Church and Utah Pioneers of 1894." It was presented to the Genealogical Society in 1985. Kirkham was a genealogist and wrote many books on genealogy.
Dates:
1985
Stephanie Young Merzel papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2227
Abstract
The Stephanie Young Merzel papers (1861-1948) are photocopies and transcripts of correspondence between Joseph Franklin Barton and his son, Morgan Amasa Barton, while the father was in prison for polygamy. There is also a family history by Morgan Amasa Barton, titled "The Back Door to San Juan," which discusses the family's journey through Hole in the Rock in 1855.
Dates:
1861-1886
Clark J. Phelps papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2062
Abstract
The Clark J. Phelps papers (2002) contain newsletters sent via email to a small group of friends. Contents focus primarily on the peculiarities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a minor emphasis on the events surrounding the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.
Dates:
2002
George J. Taylor papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1454
Abstract
The George J. Taylor papers (1843-1897) contain six volumes of photocopied materials including journals, correspondence, certificates, and legal documents. Taylor (1834-1914) was a regent of the University of Deseret (now University of Utah) and the oldest son of John Taylor, third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Dates:
1843-1897
Wanda Clayton Thomas papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0298
Abstract
The Wanda Clayton Thomas papers (1839-1992) contain materials concerning Wanda Clayton Thomas (1912-1996) and her heritage, concentrating on the descendants of Newell H. Clayton.
Dates:
1839-1992