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Joseph Fielding Smith letter

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 6274

Scope and Contents note

The Joseph Fielding Smith letter is addressed to Mr. William Shepard in Alamosa, Colorado on 14 March 1955. The letter is regarding the nature of the line and authority of the priesthood of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dates

  • 1955

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Joseph Fielding Smith letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Joseph Fielding Smith (1876-1972) was the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1970-1972.

Joseph Fielding Smith, the son of Joseph F. Smith, was born 19 July 1876, in Salt Lake City and spent his entire life in Church service. During nearly three-quarters of a century, he was a missionary, Church historian, president of the Genealogical Society, an Apostle, and Church President. In addition, he supervised the evacuation of LDS missionaries from Europe prior to World War II, dedicated four countries in the Far East for missionary work, and inaugurated the first area conference of the Church in 1971. He became President of the Church 23 January 1970, at the age of 93. As one of the Church's most prolific writers, Joseph Fielding Smith's numerous books and articles helped educate generations of Latter-day Saints about the history and doctrine of the Church. Under President Smith's administration, missionary work continued to grow, the Ogden and Provo temples were dedicated, several Church departments were restructured, and the Church magazines were consolidated. On 2 July 1972, President Smith died quietly at his home in Salt Lake City.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Joseph Fielding Smith letter is addressed to William Shepard in 1955 and regards the authority and line of the priesthood.

Custodial History note

Purchased in 1994.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Purchased; 1994.

Appraisal note

20th Century Western and Mormon Americana because Joseph Fielding Smith's letter is regarding the priesthood of the Mormon Church.

Processing Information note

Processed; Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2008.

Title
Register of Joseph Fielding Smith letter
Status
Completed
Author
Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2008
Date
2 September 2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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