Latter Day Saints -- Polygamy
Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:
John Adams family papers [photocopies]
Andrus family papers
The Andrus family papers (1978-1979) contain information on Milo Andrus and his wives through two family publications, The Andrus Recorder and Milo Andrus and His Wives and Children. Both these xerox editions contain excerpts from Milo's journal and autobiography, as well as his letters. Information regarding Lucy Andrus and her "Halfway House" is also included.
Aubrey family papers
The Aubrey family papers (1884-1904) contains correspondence and newspaper clippings from the Aubrey family. Among the newspaper clippings is an official statement made in 1904 by Joseph F. Smith, President of the LDS Church, reaffirming the position of the LDS Church against plural marriage. The Aubrey family was from Fayette, Utah in Sanpete County.
Bennion family papers
The Bennion family papers (1844-1949) include the diaries of John Bennion (1820-1877), Heber Bennion (1858-1932), and Mary Bennion Powell (born 1890), as well as family correspondence and autobiographical sketches. John and Samuel Bennion and John's son, Heber, were Utah sheep ranchers and polygamists, while Mary Bennion Powell was a daughter of Heber Bennion.
Brigham Young University oral history projects [transcripts]
Jesse R. S. Budge family history and autobiography
The Jesse R. S. Budge family history and autobiography (1949) consists of family memories by Jesse Budge (1878-1964), titled "Pioneer Days: Some Reminiscences." This writing gives details of growing up in a polygamous family in Paris, Idaho, and of Budge's legal career.
David J. Buerger papers
Paul B. Cannon papers
The Paul B. Cannon papers (1852-1989) contain correspondence, a scrapbook, articles, and news clippings. Cannon was an attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Cowley family papers
The Cowley family papers consist of biographical sketches of several members of the Cowley family, particularly Mattias Foss Cowley and Samuel Parkinson Cowley. Included is a 10 page handwritten biography of Samuel P. Cowley by his father, Mattias F. Cowley. Mattias Foss Cowley was dropped from the Mormon Church Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1893 for continuing to practice polygamy. Samuel P. Cowley was an F.B.I. agent who was killed in a gun battle with "Baby face" Nelson in 1934.
Herbert J. Foulger diary [photocopy and typescript]
The Herbert J. Foulger diary [photocopy and typescript] (1886) was kept by Foulger (1848-1920) while serving time in the Utah State Penitentiary for polygamy. The diary contains a record of his daily activities and the routine and occasional unusual events involving other "bretheren" incarcerated with him.
Hampton C. Godbe papers
Duckworth Grimshaw autobiography
The Duckworth Grimshaw autobiography (1923) was written by himself and arranged by his daughters Martha J. Rogerson and May G. Jensen. The autobiography describes his experience as a Utah man imprisoned for polygamy in 1891.
Home teachers meeting minutes
Julie Ingeröed autobiography
The Julie Ingeröed autobiography is entitled, "One Year in Utah, or, the Secrets of Mormonism: A True and Honest Account, 1867" was translated by Helge Seljaas.
Grant Ivins family photograph collection
The Grant Ivins family photograph collection contains photographs of member of the Ivins family who did mission work in several different countries. The collection also contains various photo albums of life and the University of Utah.
H. Grant Ivins papers
Benjamin Franklin Johnson typescript statement
The Benjamin Franklin Johnson typescript statement is comprised of one undated manuscript, written by Johnson, of his affiliation with the LDS Church.
Victor W. Jorgensen papers
The Victor W. Jorgensen papers (circa 1870-1970s) consist of photocpies of Jorgensen's research files concerning LDS polygamy.
Scott G. Kenney collection
The Scott G. Kenney collection (1820-1984) reflects the research interests of Scott G. Kenney during the 1970s and early 1980s for a projected biography of Joseph F. Smith (1838-1901). The collection consists of typescripts made by Kenney, as well as photocopies of diaries and letters. Scott G. Kenney (b. 1946) is a historical researcher, a writer, and a musician.
Ralph Martin McGrath term paper
The Ralph Martin McGrath term paper (1965) is titled "Was Austin Cowles a Conspirator against the Life of the Prophet?" The paper conclusively demonstrates that Austin Cowles, of whom McGrath is a decendant, had no role in the conspiracy against the LDS prophet, Joseph Smith.