William M. Powell papers, 1968-1992

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Powell, William Moon, 1914-
Title
William M. Powell papers
Dates
1968-1992 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 1394
Summary
The William M. Powell papers (1968-1992) consists of his autobiography and several articles on early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints history. William M. Powell (b. 1914) is a retired owner of an electrical supply company.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The William M. Powell papers (1968-1992) consists of his autobiography and several articles on early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints history.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of William M. Powell in 1993.

Processing Note

Processed by Kolby Jensen in 2005.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1-3 "The Life History of William Moon Powell" Part I
These folders contain his autobiography.
1992
1 4-7 "The Life History of William Moon Powell" Part II
These folders contain the second part of his autobiography, entitled "A Sketch of His Family & His Progenitors 1616-1990."
1992
1 8 Lecture on faith
Contains a copy of the broadside "Theology, First Lecture" and his essay "Study of an Early Printing, 'First Lecture on Faith'"
1 9 Nauvoo Temple
This folder contains an original article, "Temple for Sale," correspondence from T. Edgar Lyon, historian for Nauvoo Restoration Incorporated, and various information on the Nauvoo temple.
1969
1 10 Early Mormon poets
This folder contains essays on three poets: "The Harp of Zion" on John Lyon; "Verse Five of the Hymn, 'Redeemer of Israel,'" which discusses William Wines Phelps' poem; and "Yes! Mr. Richardson" on Sarah Carmichael.
1968-1970
1 11 "From Liverpool to Zion, 1840," on Mormon immigration.
1 12 Deseret Alphabet 1968
1 13 "In Retrospect," an article on the Salt Lake Temple 1968-1969
1 14 Early Mormon history
Contains an article entitled "If . . .," concerning Samuel Brannan, and an article entitled ". . . and we know it!," concerning the 1845 proclamation.
1969-1970
1 15 An artlicle concerning the first hymnbook of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1 16 Contains articles and photocopies of documents and concerning Nauvoo, Illinois. 1838-1969

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Deseret alphabet
  • Latter Day Saint temples--Illinois--Nauvoo
  • Latter Day Saints--Biography
  • Nauvoo Temple (Nauvoo, Ill. : 1841-1850)

Personal Names

  • Brannan, Samuel, 1819-1889
  • Powell, William Moon, 1914---Archives
  • Smith, Emma Hale

Family Names

  • Powell family

Form or Genre Terms

  • Articles
  • Autobiographies