William M. Powell papers, 1968-1992
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Powell, William Moon, 1914-
- Title
- William M. Powell papers
- Dates
- 1968-1992 (inclusive)19681992
- 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
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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
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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 Description
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 Collection
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 Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: "The Life History of William Moon Powell" Part I
These folders contain his autobiography.
Dates: 1992Container: Box 1, Folder 1-3 -
Description: "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."
Dates: 1992Container: Box 1, Folder 4-7 -
Description: Lecture on faith
Contains a copy of the broadside "Theology, First Lecture" and his essay "Study of an Early Printing, 'First Lecture on Faith'"
Container: Box 1, Folder 8 -
Description: 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.
Dates: 1969Container: Box 1, Folder 9 -
Description: 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.
Dates: 1968-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 10 -
Description: "From Liverpool to Zion, 1840," on Mormon immigration.Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Deseret AlphabetDates: 1968Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: "In Retrospect," an article on the Salt Lake TempleDates: 1968-1969Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Early Mormon history
Contains an article entitled "If . . .," concerning Samuel Brannan, and an article entitled ". . . and we know it!," concerning the 1845 proclamation.
Dates: 1969-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 14 -
Description: An artlicle concerning the first hymnbook of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Container: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Contains articles and photocopies of documents and concerning Nauvoo, Illinois.Dates: 1838-1969Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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
