J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections
Alonzo P. Kesler papers
Kesler, Alonzo Pratt, 1868-1918
ACCN 2479
3.25 linear feet
7 boxes
1880-1944
The Alonzo P. Kesler papers (1880-1944) consist of his personal journals along with materials collected from his wife, Donnette Smith Kesler.
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Alonzo P. Kesler was born on January 29, 1868 to Frederick Kesler and Jane Elizabeth Pratt. He died on February 4, 1918 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Donnette Smith.
The Alonzo P. Kesler papers consist of his personal journals along with materials collected from his wife, Donnette Smith Kesler.
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Donated by Grant Kesler in 2009.
Processed by Ryan Hutchings in 2009.
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Kesler, Alonzo Pratt, 1868-1918--Archives
Kesler, Donnette Smith, 1872-1961--Archives
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Eastern States Mission
Latter Day Saints--Utah--19th century--Archives
Latter Day Saints--Utah--20th century--Archives
Latter Day Saint families--Utah--19th century--Archives
Latter Day Saint families--Utah--20th century--Archives
Latter Day Saint missionaries--Great Britain--19th century--Archives
Latter Day Saint missionaries--East (U.S.)--19th century--Archives
Latter Day Saints--Utah--Social life and customs--19th century--Sources
Latter Day Saints--Utah--Social life and customs--20th century--Sources
Latter Day Saint women--Utah--19th century--Archives
Latter Day Saint women--Utah--20th century--Archives
Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Diaries
Notebooks
Sketchbooks
Literature
Instructional and educational works
Autobiographies (literary works)
Religious materials
Journals
I
Journal
1896
1
1
This journal also contains an autobiography.
Journal
1895
1
2
Journal
1895-1897
1
3
Journal
1897
1
4
Journal
1897-1900
1
5
Notebooks of Donnette Smith Kesler and other materials
II
Notebooks from Alonzo P. Kesler's wife, Donnette Smith Kesler
Color schemes and pattern swatch notebook
2
1
Design and art notebook
2
2
Educational notes and family songs and stories
2
3
Personal and educational notes
2
4
Stories
3
1-2
Gift, shapes and artwork notebook
3
3
Christmas card from Heber J. Grant to Donnette S. Kesler
3
4
Subject File – Educational Books and Articles
III
A Brief History of the United States
1885
4
1
The Cat's Christmas; and The Maytime
4
2
The Century Handbook of Writing
1923
4
3
Character the Grandest Thing in the World; Orson Swett Marden
1899
4
4
The Greatest Thing Ever Known; Ralph Waldo Trine
1898
4
5
A Heap o' Livin; Edgar A. Guest
1917
4
6
International Education Series, vol. V- Education of Man
1897
4
7
International Education Series, vol. XXX – Pedagogics of the Kindergarten
1897
5
1
International Education Series, vol. XXXI – The Mottoes and Commentaries
1897
5
2
Maynard's English Classic Series
5
3
The Excursion and Ode on Immortality, no. 25; Memory Quotations, no. 37
Mind Studies for Young Teachers
1889
5
4
Pratt Institute Monthly
1898
5
5
Who was the First Architect?
1874
5
6
Surname Book and Racial History
1918
5
7
Subject File – Religious Books and Articles
IV
Are We of Israel?
1895
6
1
The Book of Mormon
1898
6
2
Hymns and Songs: Selected from Various Authors for the Primary Associations of the Children of Zion- First Edition
1880
6
3
Natural Law in the Spiritual World
1892
6
4
The Pearl of Great Price
1944
6
5
Publications compiled for Missionary Work by Alonzo P. Kesler while President of the Eastern States Mission
6
6
Seeking After our Dead; Our Greatest Responsibility
1928
6
7
Various Articles compiled by Kesler
7
1
Distinguishing Characteristics of Mormonism; Apostasy and Restoration; A Friendly Discussion upon Religious Subjects; The Baptism of Water and the Spirit; Saved by Grace through Obedience
Voice of Warning; Parley P. Pratt
1889
7
2
Why I am a "Mormon"
7
3