Latter Day Saints -- Biography
Found in 89 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Hadlond Thomas papers
The Daniel Hadlond Thomas papers (1939-1992) consits of a re-edited version of a biography of Preston Thomas originally completed in 1942. It includes transcriptions of missionary diaries. Also included in the collection is correspondence and a poem written by Thomas.
John Franklin Tolton autobiography
Madge Harris Tuckett papers
The Madge Harris Tuckett papers (1985) consist of two biographies she wrote, one of Henry Tuckett and the other of his son, Henry A. Tuckett. Henry Tuckett Sr. (1831-1923) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from England and rode for the Pony Express. Henry Tuckett Jr. (1852-1918) was an accomplished musician, businessman, and member of the LDS Church.
Francis Urry papers
The Francis Urry papers (1920-1984) consist of personal, religious, and performing arts materials. Included are genealogy records, resumes, programs, correspondence, scripts, articles, brochures, notes, and other papers.
Richard S. Van Wagoner papers
The Richard S. Van Wagoner papers (1797-2008) contain a record of Van Wagoner's historical research and writing. Correspondence and other papers are also included. Richard Van Wagoner is a clinical audiologist and Utah LDS historian and author.
Joseph S. Willes biography on William Willes
The Joseph S. Willes biography on William Willes consist of a brief biographical sketch of the life of William Willes, with excerpts from several journals kept by him, by Joseph S. Willes, a grandson. The subjects summarized give a biographical sketch of Willes' conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England, persecution he suffered as a result, his mission to India and England, and his life in Utah.
Thomas J. and Lydia H. Yates papers
The Thomas J. and Lydia H. Yates papers (1888-1985) contain correspondence, biographies, and a penitentiary autograph book. Thomas Yates was an engineer and active in the Mormon Church.
Alfred Douglas Young autobiography
The Alfred Douglas Young autobiography (1808-1843), while mainly an account of the visions of Alfred Young, it also records the missionary activities of Alfred and his brother William in Tennessee, the brothers subsequent disfellowship from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in 1842 at Nauvoo, and their reinstatement to the church.
Joseph Young papers
The Joseph Young papers (1859-1881) consist of a photocopy of Young's autobiographical sketch; an account of Young's funeral written by his son, Seymour B. Young; and a letter dated 1860. Joseph Young (1797-1881) was the son of John Young and Nabbie Howe, and the elder brother of Brigham Young.