Latter Day Saints Collection

Mormons cutting stone for their temple, Utah
Quarrying stone for the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mormons caught in a prairie blizzard en route to Utah
Mormon hand-cart company struggling across the plains to Salt Lake City. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Joseph Smith translating the Book of Mormon
Joseph Smith translating the Mormon " Golden Bible" aloud to Oliver Cowdery, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The headquarters of the Mormon sect in Salt Lake City, 1850
3330044 The headquarters of the Mormon sect in Salt Lake City, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the headquarters of the Mormon sect in Salt Lake City, Utah)

Mormon baptism by total immersion, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1853 (engraving)
535656 Mormon baptism by total immersion, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1853 (engraving); (add.info.: Mormons (Latter-Day-Saints). Baptism by total immersion, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provo, Utah, USA at Provo City Center Temple at twilight

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA downtown cityscape over Temple Square at dusk

"And you, my faithful friend. ", from Around the World in Eighty Days
3501824 " And you, my faithful friend.", from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by Louis, 1873 (engraving) by Benett

"One of the gang raised him up and placed him against a well, and while in this position... "(engraving)
2788446 " One of the gang raised him up and placed him against a well, and while in this position..." (engraving) by English School

Salt Lake City, Utah, 1850s
Mormon Council House and street in Salt Lake City, Utah, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustrtion

Brigham Young at the Great Salt Lake, Utah, 1840s
Brigham Young bringing the first Mormons to the Great Salt Lake, Utah, 1840s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hand-carts on the Mormon Trail to Utah
Mormons pulling hand-carts across the plains on the trail to Utah, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pioneers approaching the Great Salt Lake, Utah
Mormon Trail settlers approaching the Great Salt Lake, Utah, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

19th Century American Archival Archive Child
A Mormon family in Utah in the 19th century. A man, his two wives and child. From an illustration by an unidentified artist

Mormon Mormonism Mormons Latter Day Saints Religion
A Mormon man brings home another wife. After a 19th century illustration by an unidentified artist

The Mormon Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America in the late 19th century. From the book The United States of America - One Hundred Albertype Illustrations From Recent Negatives of

Joyful Moment Statue, Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America, North America

Nauvoo Temple, Illinois, 1854 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105024 Nauvoo Temple, Illinois, 1854 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Orr, John William (1815-57); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

GEORGE A. SMITH (1817-1875). American member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

DANIEL H. WELLS (1814-1891). American apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Engraving, 1872

Salt Lake Temple, Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America, North America

USA, Utah, Salt Lake City, Temple Square, Mormon Temple at dawn

Mormons (Latter-Day-Saints). Mormon exodus from Illinois on the gruelling winter trek across the great plains between the Missouri and the Rockies to found Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 1846

LOGAN, UTAH. USA. LDS (Mormon) Tabernacle in winter at dusk

Joseph Smith
Profile of Joseph Smith, with his autograph. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mormons with a hand-cart on the trail to Utah
Mormons using a hand-cart across the plains to Utah, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Latter Day Saints: A Journey of Faith and Perseverance" In the rugged landscapes of Utah, a community thrived amidst adversity. Mormon pioneers, also known as Latter Day Saints, carved their destiny with unwavering determination. With chisels in hand, they cut stone for their majestic temple, symbolizing their devotion to God and unity. But life's challenges were never far away. Caught in a prairie blizzard en route to Utah, these resilient souls faced nature's wrath head-on. Yet through faith and resilience, they emerged victorious from the icy tempests that threatened to halt their progress. At the heart of this remarkable journey stood Joseph Smith – a visionary leader who translated the sacred Book of Mormon. In his portrait captured in black and white, we glimpse the profound dedication that fueled his mission to establish Mormonism. "And you, my faithful friend, " echoes from Jules Verne's timeless novel "Around the World in Eighty Days. " These words resonate with every Latter Day Saint who found solace within this close-knit community bound by shared beliefs and unbreakable bonds. A poignant engraving reveals an incident where one member was raised up against a well during trying times. This act exemplifies how compassion flourished even amidst hardship – a testament to the strength derived from unity. The iconic Morman Tabernacle stands tall among Salt Lake City's buildings while overlooking the majestic Wasatch Mountains beyond. It serves as a beacon of hope for all those seeking spiritual refuge within its hallowed walls. Salt Lake City itself witnessed transformation during the 1850s when it served as both sanctuary and home for countless believers seeking religious freedom. The city became synonymous with perseverance and communal spirit - values etched into its very foundations. Tragedy struck when Joseph and Hyrum Smith met untimely deaths; however, their legacy endured through Brigham Young – an indomitable figure who led the Latter Day Saints to the Great Salt Lake.