Richard Steele journal. 1840-1876.

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Richard Steele journal. 1840-1876.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122604812

The journal discusses Richard Steele's life, including his conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his preaching in Britain, his immigration to Nauvoo, the murder of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, his marriage, the dedication of the Nauvoo temple, conflict with the mob, the births of his children, his journey to American Fork, troubles with the "Indians", grasshopper trouble and his mission call to Britain.

1 folder (0.05 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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Latter-day Saints' College (Salt Lake City, Utah)

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formed in 1830 in New York by Joseph Smith, Jr. Its members later migrated to the American West, specifically the Salt Lake Valley in Utah. Shortly after the founding, missionaries were sent out to teach their message. From the guide to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints flannel board missionary discussions, Circa 1950-1970, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) The documents in this collection span the early year...

Steele, Richard, 1818-1881

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Richard Steele (1818-1881) was a convert to the LDS church who crossed the plains with the pioneers to Utah. Richard Steele was born in Stourbridge, Worchestershire, Great Britain, on 14 February 1818. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 21 January 1840. He preached the gospel in Britain, and worked with Parley P. Pratt and one Elder Snow. He traveled to America by ship and joined the Saints in Nauvoo in April 1843, 14 months before Joseph and Hy...