First Mormons down under
Scope and Contents note
A manuscript history discussing the growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 19th century Australia as well as experiences of missionaries serving in that area. The history also includes biographies of several missionaries to Australia including John Murdock, Amasa Potter, Parley P. Pratt, Andrew J. Stewart, Charles Stapley, James McKnight and others.
Dates
- 1970
Creator
- Devitry-Smith, John (Person)
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 First mormons down under must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
John Devitry-Smith is from Molong, New South Wales. He atted Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and worked as an engineer in Seattle, Washington.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A manuscript history discussing the growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 19th century Australia as well as experiences of missionaries serving in that area.
Custodial History note
Donated by John-Devitry-Smith in 1988.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; John Devitry-Smith; 1988.
Appraisal note
LDS cultural, social, and religious history (Collection development policy of 20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts, August 2007).
Processing Information note
Processed; Meghan Matthews; 11 July 2007.
- Title
- Register of first Mormons down under
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Meghan Matthews, Karen Glenn, student processors; John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2009
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States