Research files for the book Joseph Smith portraits : a search for the Prophet's likeness, ca. 1975-1997.

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Research files for the book Joseph Smith portraits : a search for the Prophet's likeness, ca. 1975-1997.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51604921

Items include research notes and materials regarding the many differene representations of Joseph Smith (1805-1844). Contains copies of these likenesses, and also contains information on the different artists who have created them, particularly Sutcliffe Maudsley. A large portion of the material deals with the death mask of Joseph Smith, and its comparison to his portraits. Also includes information on physical traits of members of Joseph Smith's family, with photographs of them. There are replicas of the death masks of Joseph & Hyrum Smith, several oversized photographs, drafts of & publication information for the book, "Joseph Smith Portraits: A Search for the Prophet's Likeness," and computer disks that also contain research material & drafts. Finally, there is a manuscript item that compiles information on various LDS topics, most specifically marriage.

4 boxes + one oversized box (6 leaves ft. + 3 Sq. ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7641274

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Maudsley, Sutcliffe, 1809-1881

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English designer and profilist who visited Nauvoo, Illinois, in 1844. From the description of Portraits, 1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122497513 ...

Hatch, M. Ephraim, 1920-

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Hatch worked for BYU Physical Plant, dealing with university planning and architecture. Also known as a photographer and amature LDS Church historian. From the description of Eph and Verena: a Hatch family history, vols 1-6, 1920-2000. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51604920 ...

Smith, Hyrum, 1800-1844

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Letter written by Hyrum Smith and signed for Joseph Smith from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Oliver Granger. Smith writes of a Mr. Devenport from New York who brought a judgement in favor of Boynton & Hyde, and urges Granger to pay the "just" debt. He also writes of the deaths of D.C. Smith and Robert B. Thompson from "quick consumption", mentions Brother Phelps and Hiram Kimball, and describes drought conditions. Smith concludes by writing "this is an Eventful Period...A day of Darkness...what ever ...

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...

Smith, Joseph, jr., 1805-1844

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First president of the Mormon Church and mayor of Nauvoo, Illinois. From the description of Arrest warrant, 1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367395229 First president of the Mormon Church and Illinois militia leader. From the description of Letter, 1843. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435774 Founder of the Mormon Church and its first president. From the description of Diaries, 1832-1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122609014 ...