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Latter Day Saint churches -- History -- Sources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

Church of the Firstborn of the Fulness of Times letter

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0125
Abstract

The Church of the Firstborn of the Fulness of Times is a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints fundamentalist sect headquartered in northern Mexico that was founded in 1955 by Joel LeBaron and members of his family. This letter (1963) is a photocopy of a circular letter signed by Verlan M. LeBaron proposing peace with the faction of the church under the leadership of Ervil M. LeBaron which it accuses of being responsible for murder and arson.

Dates: 1963

Far West record [microform]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1284
Abstract

The Far West record (1833-1844) is a microfilm reel containing information on the Far West Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dates: 1833-1844

Scott H. Faulring photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1408
Abstract

Scott Harry Faulring (1956-2018) was a Brigham Young University professor and researchers into the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Daints. This collection contains photographs, slides, and negatives documenting Faulring's career as a researcher and in the United States Airforce, as well as images of Faulring's family and travels.

Dates: 1955-2001

R. Kent Fielding papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1722
Abstract

The R. Kent Fielding papers (1840-1998) consist of Fielding's writings and the research materials he gathered for them. The collection reflects his interest in the history of the LDS Church, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, and his transition from being a member of the LDS Church to being a secular humanist.

Dates: 1840-1998

Stanley S. Ivins papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1471
Abstract

The Stanley S. Ivins papers (1850-1968) consist of correspondence, a diary, articles, and eleven microfim reels which contain research notebooks and transcripts of Salt Lake City newspapers.

Dates: 1850-1968

Journal history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [microform]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1146
Abstract

The journal history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1830-1972) contains diaries, letters, newspapers, and sermons on 304 reels of microfilm. The Church Historian's Office compiled a 1200-volume chronological scrapbook using diaries, letters, newspapers, sermons, and other materials.

Dates: 1830-1972

Heber Chase Kimball papers [microform]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0652
Abstract

The Heber Chase Kimball papers [microform] (1837-1914) contain diaries, histories, correspondence, and an inventory of the effects of Heber C. Kimball. Kimball was an early Mormon apostle and good friend of Brigham Young.

Dates: 1837-1914

Stanley Buchholz Kimball papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2075
Abstract

The Stanley Buchholz Kimball papers (1844-2003) contain documents pertaining to Kimball's research on the LDS Church and the Kimball family, as well as his interest in Eastern European history.

Dates: 1844-2003

Stanley Buchholz Kimball photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1146
Abstract

Stanley Buchholz Kimball (1926 –2003) was a historian of Central European History and the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Stanley Buchholz Kimball photograph collection contains slides and negatives documenting Kimball's life and his research.

Dates: 1920-1970

Kirtland Council minute book [microfilmed transcript]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1618
Abstract

The Kirtland Council minute book (1832-1837) is a copy of a microfilmed typescript consisting of meeting minutes of the Kirtland high council.

Dates: 1832-1837

History of the church [microform]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0643
Abstract

The history of the church is microfilmed history of the LDS Church written by scribes and taken from the diaries of Joseph Smith Jr.

Dates: 1805-1844

H. Michael Marquardt papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0900
Abstract

The H. Michael Marquardt papers (1800-2017) contains correspondence, clippings, diary copies, scholarly articles, miscellaneous research materials on topics in LDS history and theology. Marquardt is a historian and author.

Dates: 1800-2017

Eldon T. McEntire papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1985
Abstract

The Eldon T. McEntire papers (1926-1991) contain correspondence, articles, tests, financial materials, notebooks, fliers, pamphlets, booklets, teaching materials for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and the Young Men and Young Women Mutual Improvement Association (YMMIA and YWMIA), and news clippings.

Dates: 1926-1991

David Oman McKay papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0668
Abstract The David Oman McKay papers (1897-1983) contain correspondence, diaries, notebooks, scrapbooks, speeches, and sermons relating to the personal and ecclesiastical life of David O. McKay (1873-1970), ninth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church/Mormon Church). The collection is divided into four sections and also contains materials relating to members of McKay's family, including his wife, Emma Ray; his daughter, Lou Jean; and his son, David Lawrence (David...
Dates: 1897-1983

A. Milton Musser papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1404
Abstract

The A. Milton Musser papers (1952-1948) consist of typescripts of diaries (1852 and 1869 February-April), a handwritten index of Musser diaries (1852-1857), and a biography detailing associations with early LDS Church leaders as well as everyday activities. Collection includes a handwritten letter (dated 1948) about gold coins minted by the LDS in Salt Lake City. Musser was a traveling bishop for the LDS Church from 1858 to 1876.

Dates: 1852-1948

Ellen Gustava Stark Pack papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1954
Abstract

The Ellen Gustava Stark Pack papers (1896-1952) consist of scrapbooks of newspaper clippings with information about the LDS Church and others filled with children's stories and games and places around the world.

Dates: 1896-1952

George Reynolds papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1342
Abstract

The George Reynolds papers (1845-1906) consist of correspondence, writings, notes, family materials, diary photocopies, and other materials regarding the life of Reynolds and his family.

Dates: 1845-1906

George Reynolds photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0523
Abstract

The George Reynolds photograph collection contains photographs of early notable members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, such as Joseph F. Smith, Prisoners of Conscience, etc. Also included in the collection is a portrait of George Reynolds.

Dates: circa 1860-1930

Utah Humanities Research Foundation records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0044
Abstract The Utah Humanities Research Foundation records (1944-1954) contain information on cultural materials throughout Utah and neighboring regions. The foundation, funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation in 1944, attempted to preserve and collect cultural materials from the area. Fellowships were granted to qualified people for study in various areas of the humanities. The results from these studies are included in the collection. Subjects covered in the collection are autobiographies,...
Dates: 1944-1954

Wilford Woodruff papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0373
Abstract

The Wilford Woodruff papers (1833-1898) contain a handwritten document by Woodruff regarding the successions of the Mormon Church Presidency, concerning Orson Hyde and Orson Pratt and their placement in line of succession of the LDS Church. Also included are copies of his journal as well as a revelation from 1877. Wilford Woodruff was the fourth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Dates: 1833-1898