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Latter Day Saints -- Biography

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 89 Collections and/or Records:

Johan Henri Moser papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0275
Abstract

The Johan Henri Moser papers (1941-1960s) consist of Moser's autobiography, articles typed from local newspapers, and a letter concerning an exhibition of Moser's artwork.

Dates: 1941-1960s

Clara Jenson Myers biography of Hannah and Peter Jenson

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042302606]
Identifier: MS 0590
Abstract

The Clara Jenson Myers biography of Hannah and Peter Jenson (1956) details the life of her parents, Hannah and Peter Jenson, Swedish converts to the LDS Church. Myers also includes some of her own reminiscences of her life prior to marriage.

Dates: 1956

Linda King Newell papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0447
Abstract The Linda King Newell papers (1804-2013) consist of research for and a manuscript of Newell's book titled Mormon Enigma: Emma Hale Smith, co-authored by Valeen Tippetts Avery. Emma Smith (1804-1879) was the first wife of LDS Church prophet and president, Joseph Smith Jr. Materials also include Newell's research files and manuscripts for an unpublished biography, For the Love of China, regarding Muriel Hoopes Tu, an American...
Dates: 1804-2013

John Nielsen autobiography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041927494]
Identifier: MS 0053
Abstract

The John Nielsen autobiography (1858-1881) consist of a life sketch of John Nielsen (b. 1858), detailing his early life and affiliation with the LDS Church.

Dates: 1858-1881

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

David Osborn, Sr. biography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042135048]
Identifier: MS 0171
Abstract

The biography of David Osborn, Sr. (1879) consists of a forty-six page typescript of an autobiographical sketch written by Osborn between 1860 and 1879. A postscript has been added by his son, David Osborn Jr. The biography details persecutions of Mormons in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois; stories of his association with and death of Joseph Smith, Jr.; and his life in Cache Valley after emigrating to Utah in 1852.

Dates: 1879

Frederick J. Pack papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041840440]
Identifier: MS 0423
Abstract

The Frederick J. Pack papers (circa 1907-1950) consist of a news article written by Pack (b. 1875), his autobiography, family genealogical materials, family biographies, and publications.

Dates: circa 1907-1950

Maydell Cazier Palmer autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0870
Abstract

The Maydell Cazier Palmer autobiography recounts her experience growing up in Nephi, Utah; her family, education, mission, marriage and children; and life in western Canada and Pakistan. The autobiography contains comments on LDS Church leaders and doctrines, as well as on the position of women in the LDS Church.

Dates: 1980s

John Parker biography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041923915]
Identifier: MS 0519
Abstract

The John Parker (1812-1886) biography was written by his daughter, Alice Parker Isom. Parker was an early Mormon convert and settler in Dixie, Utah.

Dates: undated

Joshua Hughes Paul papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0864
Abstract

The Joshua Hughes Paul papers (1800s-1900s) consist of a biography of Joshua Hughes Paul taken from his diaries, essays and poetry written by Paul and others.

Dates: 1800s-1900s

William M. Powell papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1394
Abstract

The William M. Powell papers (1968-1992) consists of his autobiography and several articles on early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints history. William M. Powell (b. 1914) is a retired owner of an electrical supply company.

Dates: 1968-1992

William Fletcher Reynolds biography [photocopy]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042321697]
Identifier: MS 0357
Abstract

The William Fletcher Reynolds biography [photocopy] consist of a sketch of the life of William Fletcher Reynolds, Utah pioneer of 1852, dictated and prepared by his eldest daughter, Ellis Reynolds Shipp.

Dates: undated

Isaac Riddle autobiography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042151169]
Identifier: MS 0277
Abstract

The Isaac Riddle autobiography is an addendum to that written by two of his daughters, and a news article. Isaac Riddle (1830-1906) was baptized into the LDS Church in 1844.

Dates: undated

George Christian Riser autobiography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042237083]
Identifier: MS 0022
Abstract

The George Christian Riser autobiography (1842-1846) is titled, "Tagebuch fur G.C.R.," about his early life in Germany, his immigration to the United States, his conversion to the Mormon Church, his settlement in Nauvoo, Illinois, and ends in the winter of 1846 at Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Dates: 1842-1846

Junius S. Romney papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0546
Abstract

The Junius S. Romney papers (1903-1973) consist of a seven-volume autobiography by Romney and a seventeen-page discourse given by his father, Junius Romney Sr. Junius S. Romney (1903-1980) was a Utah attorney and member of the LDS Church.

Dates: 1903-1973

Henry Weeks Sanderson autobiography and family history

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041923949]
Identifier: MS 0255
Abstract

The Henry Weeks Sanderson autobiography and family history (1884-1887) was written by Sanderson (b. 1829), a man of many trades who settled in Utah.

Dates: 1884-1887

James H. Skinner autobiography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114043368218]
Identifier: ACCN 0609
Abstract

The James H. Skinner autobiography was written in 1915 and describes Skinner's (b. 1842) highlights of his life from childhood to his mid-thirties.

Dates: 1915

Amanda Barnes Smith papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1605
Abstract

The Amanda Barnes Smith papers (1809-1886, 1921) consists of a typescript of a journal written by Amanda Smith and consists of a family history of Smith and of many of her descendents. Included in the collection is a typescript of an article written by Hulda Cordelia Thurston Smith addressed to her children and grandchildren.

Dates: 1809-1921

John Smith autobiography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041928518]
Identifier: ACCN 1567
Abstract

The John Smith autobiography was written in 1885 and tells of his journey from Ohio to Utah between 1838 and 1848 as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon), as well as his early experiences in the Salt Lake Valley and during his mission for the Mormon church to Scandinavia. PHOTOCOPIES ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Dates: 1832-1911

Nathan Tanner speech

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042237067]
Identifier: MS 0020
Abstract

The Nathan Tanner speech transcript was given by Tanner, in 1895. The speech relates the story of Tanner's conversion and baptism into the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints (LDS) in New York, at the age of sixteen. He describes the mob persecutions of the Mormons at Kirtland, Ohio, and Far West, Missouri.

Dates: 1895