Latter Day Saint churches -- History
Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:
Dale R. Broadhurst audio collection
The Dale R. Broadhurst audio collection (1979-1982) contains audio recordings of material relevant to Broadhurst's Masters thesis research into the theory that the Book of Mormon was plagiarized in part from an earlier, fictional manuscript by Solomon Spalding.
Dale R. Broadhurst papers
Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Camp 33 records
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Camp 33 records contain several Utah pioneer biographies, which were made available from the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP). The collection also contains Anne Fellows Johnson's poem The Salt Lake Seagulls, and a picture of Seagull Monument.
Mario S. De Pillis papers
The Mario S. De Pillis papers (1957-2008) consist of correspondence, reviews, and other materials. De Pillis, a professor of history at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, specialized in the social history of the United States and in the history of American religion, with particular emphasis on Mormonsim and Shakerism.
George Leroy Dockstader papers
The George L. Dockstader papers (1843-2001) consist of biographical materials, documents, correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, publications, and books. The bulk of the papers focuses upon correspondence, publications, and assorted materials pertaining to the ideas and activities of Mormon fundamentalists, particularly the Le Baron-led Church of the Firstborn of the Fulness of Times.
G. Homer Durham papers
The G. Homer Durham papers (1850s-1985) contain materials resulting from Durham's (1911-1985) family relationships, his public duties in education, and his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Included is correspondence, writings by Durham and others, biographical information, event programs, diplomas, birth and marriage certificates, awards, notes, news clippings, estate records, meeting minutes, artwork, scrapbooks, journals, and publications.
Ephraim Edward Ericksen papers
The Ephraim Edward Ericksen papers (1828-1968) contain writings by Ericksen, some writings by others, and personal correspondence and notes. E. E. Ericksen (1882-1967) was a moral philosopher and served as dean of the University of Utah's College of Arts and Sciences.
Veda T. Hale collection on Fawn Brodie [photocopies]
The Veda T. Hale collection [photocopies] (1941) consists of two letters written by Fawn Brodie, noted biographer of Joseph Smith Jr. and university professor.
Hancock County, Illinois Court documents
The Hancock County, Illinois Court documents (1840-1845) consist of fourteen documents pertaining to eight court cases. These documents include five affadavits, two subpoenas, two summons, and five assorted materials.
Klaus J. Hansen papers
Danny L. Jorgensen papers
The Danny L. Jorgensen papers (1990-1991) contain three papers pertaining to the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Danny L. Jorgensen is a sociologist of religion, a professor of Religious Studies, and a former director of Graduate Studies at the University of South Florida.
Thomas Leiper Kane papers
The Thomas Leiper Kane papers (1831-1880) consist of correspondence between family members, with some additional letters, papers, and notes.
J. Golden Kimball papers
Stan Larson papers
The Stan Larson papers (1842-2011) consist of an interview of Larson, manuscripts, articles, notes, newspaper clippings, conference papers, diaries, correspondence, book reviews, books, and assorted materials. Larson was an associate librarian and curator of manuscripts at the J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah. He was also a scholar and writer on topics dealing with the LDS Church.
Byron Marchant papers
Karolyn Wright McGuire papers
The Karolyn Wright McGuire papers (1972-2003) contain photocopies of history information pertaining to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A paper included in the collection is Dr. John H. Pratt, "The Birth of Mormonism." McGuire was the editor/reporter of the Shortsville and Manchester Enterprise, a weekly newspaper in Manchester, N.Y. She was also Manchester's town historian.
Madeline R. McQuown papers
The Madeline R. McQuown papers (1803-1976) contain some of McQuown's research and works. While the collection does contain some of McQuown's more personal works, such as some of her poetry, the collection deals mainly with her research. Her research was focused on Brigham Young and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church).
Dale Lowell Morgan papers
Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan papers
The Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan papers (1885-1997) consist of archaeological and historical materials pertaining to Utah and United States. The bulk of this collection is devoted to notable Utah/Mormon personalities and figures as well as buildings, places, etc. that are held in historical reverence concerning pioneering and the Salt Lake area.
Mormon History Association records
The Mormon History Association (MHA) records (1971-2001) consist of newsletters published by the MHA and a conference handbook. The MHA is a historical association which focuses on the LDS experience.