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Latter Day Saints -- Missions -- Scotland

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Archibald R. Anderson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1735
Abstract

The Archibald R. Anderson papers (1932-1975) contain a copy of a 1932 memoir and a biography written by his son, Archibald J. Anderson. Archibald Anderson spent most of his life in Fairview, Sanpete County, Utah, where he was active in the family wool business. He helped establish the Fairview State Bank and served as vice-president of the bank for 35 years. He was a missionary for the LDS Church in Scotland from 1895 to 1897.

Dates: 1932-1975

Hyrum B. Calder papers [photocopies and transcripts]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1730
Abstract

The Hyrum B. Calder papers [photocopies and transcripts] (1895-1898) contain a data sheet, missionary journal, personal journal, and a photocopied picture of the Presidency of the European mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hyrum Calder spent most of his life in Vernal, Utah. He served as both mayor of Vernal and a state senator from 1931 to 1936.

Dates: 1895-1898

George Gordon Campbell papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0851
Abstract

The George Gordon Campbell papers (1899-1957) contain correspondence, diaries, genealogy, an article and various notes pertaining to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Dates: 1899-1957

John T. Edward papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1710
Abstract

The John T. Edward papers (1897-1989) consists of diaries and letters of John T. Edward, news clippings, and a biography of John T. Edward and his wife, Lizzie Thomas Edward written by John E. Carr. Edward was a butcher in Salt Lake City and served a LDS Church mission in Scotland during which his companion was David O. McKay.

Dates: 1897-1989

William Simpson Gould papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1674
Abstract

The William Simpson Gould papers (1897-1906) contains certificates, correspondence, financial records, diaries, and photograph albums documenting his experience as a missionary in Scotland.

Dates: 1897-1906

Phil D. Jensen diaries

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042079188]
Identifier: ACCN 1779
Abstract

The Phil D. Jensen diaries (1963-1967) contain five bound volumes of typescript detailing his missionary experiences. Jensen served as president of the North Scottish Mission of the LDS Church from 1963 to 1965. In 1965 he became president of the California Mission.

Dates: 1963-1967

Thomas A. Kerr diary

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1751
Abstract

The Thomas A. Kerr diary (1899-1900) is a missionary journal kept by Kerr. Thomas A. Kerr (1849-1942) was born in Harthill, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was set apart for a mission to Great Britain on 17 February 1899 and arrived in Liverpool on 13 March 1899. He was assigned to the Scottish Conference and labored in the areas of Ayrshire, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Uddington.

Dates: 1899-1990

David Oscar Kirk diary

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041929755]
Identifier: MS 0317
Abstract

The David Oscar Kirk diary (1909-1910) was written by Kirk while on a mission to Scotland for the LDS Church.

Dates: 1909-1910

Thomas A. Leishman papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1740
Abstract

The Thomas A. Leishman papers (1887-1998) contain his mission diary and various personal and biographical documents. Leishman was born in Scotland and emigrated to Utah in 1852. He helped lay out the city of Wellsville, Utah, and assisted in the construction of every public building in the community. He later served an LDS mission to England and Scotland form 1887 to 1889.

Dates: 1887-1930

William Athole Macmaster diaries [photocopies]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041924053]
Identifier: MS 0585
Abstract

The William Athole Macmaster diaries [photocopies] (1851-1869) detail McMaster's early life, conversion to the LDS Church, his LDS mission experiences, and his family's move to Salt Lake City, Utah. William McMaster (1816-1887) was an early Mormon convert in Scotland.

Dates: 1851-1869

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

William P. Nisbet papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1754
Abstract

The William P. Nisbet papers (1893-1942) consists of a journal and a scrapbook which document the life of William Nisbet (1869-1940), a Scottish immigrant to America

Dates: 1893-1942

William P. Nisbet photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0806
Abstract

The majority of the William P. Nisbet collection contains photographs of the Nisbet family in formal Scottish dress. Two of the photographs are group portraits, while the rest are snapshots. The photographs date circa 1900-1930s. Most of the photographs are in poor condition and are not labeled.

Dates: circa 1900-1930s

Henry B. Thompson diaries [photocopies]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042072001]
Identifier: ACCN 1743
Abstract

The Henry B. Thompson diaries (1899-1900) consist of photocopies of the originals detailing Thompson's mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Scotland. In these diaries, Thompson describes the challenges that he faced as a missionary. Thompson was appointed president of the Scottish Conference in May 1900 and returned to Utah in June of 1901.

Dates: 1899-1900

Gordon Weggeland papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0988
Abstract

The Gordon Weggeland papers (1924) contain notes for missionary speeches and a poem. Gordon Weggeland was a missionary for the LDS Church in Scotland.

Dates: 1924

J. K. Whitney letters [photocopies]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042158503]
Identifier: MS 0344
Abstract

The J. K. Whitney letters [photocopies] (1865-1966) consist of three short letters to Horace K. Whitney of Salt Lake City from his brother, J. K. Whitney, who was serving a mission for the LDS Church in Dundee, Scotland.

Dates: 1865-1866

John B. Young papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1738
Abstract

The John B. Young papers (1898-1901) contain Young's missionary journal and two photocopied certificates. John B. Young (1866-1946) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from Scotland who settled in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in 1890. Nine years later, he returned to Scotland as a missionary and was companion to David O. McKay, who later became president of the LDS Church.

Dates: 1898-1901