David W. Evans shorthand papers, 1842-1876.

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David W. Evans shorthand papers, 1842-1876.

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The David W. Evans shorthand papers consists of talks that David W. Evans transcribed in shorthand dated from 1842 to 1876. The talks are from prominent Mormon men, including George Q. Cannon, John Taylor, Orson Pratt, and George Albert Smith. Some of these notes and documents have been transcribed back into regular English.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404945

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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...

Evans, David W. (David Woolley), 1833-1876

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David W. Evans (1833-1876) was a reporter and teacher in Utah. He was born 6 January 1833 in Louth, England. He learned shorthand at the age of eight as he worked as a shoemaker. He emigrated to Utah, and worked as a reporter for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Deseret News. He married Elizabeth Alldridge on 15 June 1862, and they had four children. He died 5 July 1876 in Salt Lake City, Utah. From the description of David W. Evans shorthand papers, 1842-1876....