Welcome to the Lee Library's resource guide for online material on Mormon theology, history, culture, and people. Use this guide to facilitate your search for articles, books, biographies, diaries, manuscripts, dissertations, family histories, photographs, films, music, art, and more concerning the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Arts, Literature & Music

  • Association for Mormon Letters
  • The nonprofit Association for Mormon Letters (AML) promotes the production and study of Mormon literature and its enjoyment by all.
  • Church Music Site
  • Online hymns, children's songs, and other music resources. Includes an interactive program that allows you to view, listen to, transpose, and print the Church hymns and children's songs.
  • ldsfilm.com
  • Films by Latter-day Saint Filmmakers. Lists cover feature films, made-for-television movies, and straight-to-video. Films are made by Latter-day Saint writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, composers or actors. This list does not include TV series, which are on a separate page. Includes lists of upcoming films by LDS filmmakers.
  • LDS Music News
  • A website devoted to providing information relating to all genres of LDS music.
  • Mormon LiteratureBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • A web resource devoted to literary expression by, for, or about Mormons, and to its interpretation and critical analysis. Includes a bibliography of Mormon literature, samples of Mormon literature and a Who's Who of authors.
  • Mormon Literature and Creative Arts DatabaseBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The Mormon Literature Database is a scholarly resource to literary writings and associated artistic works by and about Mormons. It is intended to serve students, scholars, library patrons and the general public by providing current and historical information about Mormon authors, playwrights, critics, filmmakers, and other creative personnel involved in the literary, cinematic, or theatrical arts.
  • Museum of Art WebsiteBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The official website of the Museum of Art at BYU. Includes News, Calendar, Exhibits, and Educational Opportunities.
  • Museum of Church History and Art
  • The Museum of Church History and Art tells the story of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through educational exhibits and programs. The museum collects and displays Latter-day Saint art and artifacts worldwide in a way that offers an educational experience for the whole family.
  • Music and the Spoken Word
  • This Mormon Tabernacle Choir site contains basic information about the choir and transcripts of the ìSpoken Wordî going back to 2002.
  • Positive Music & Arts
  • "Positive Music and Arts is a magazine dedicated to music and art that adds good to the world. It casts a net that includes many genres, recognizing the enriching nature of values oriented arts."
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Bibliographies, Guides, & Indexes

  • American Religion Data Archive
  • The American Religion Data Archive (ARDA) is a project funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. and acts to preserve quantitative data on American religion, to improve access to this data, to increase the use of the data, and to allow comparisons across data files. The ARDA collection includes data on churches and church membership, religious professionals, and religious groups (individuals, congregations and denominations).
  • Guide to Women’s Manuscript CollectionsBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The purpose of the Guide to Women’s Manuscript Collections is to provide greater understanding of and access to primary documents related to women which are housed in the L. Tom Perry Special Collections of BYU Library. These collections focus on Mormon and Western American women, but Mormon women, nationally and internationally, are also considered.
  • Mormon Literature and Creative Arts DatabaseBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The Mormon Literature Database is a scholarly resource to literary writings and associated artistic works by and about Mormons. It is intended to serve students, scholars, library patrons and the general public by providing current and historical information about Mormon authors, playwrights, critics, filmmakers, and other creative personnel involved in the literary, cinematic, or theatrical arts.
  • Mormons and Their NeighborsBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • An index to 100,000 biographies on Mormons located in over 200 sources in the Harold B. Lee Library. Compiled by Marvin E. Wiggins.
  • Scripture Citation IndexBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • This index links from scriptures to the general conference talks that cite those scriptures in LDS General Conference between 1942 and the present. You can sort the citation index by scripture (the default), by speaker, or by date of citation.
  • Sociology of Religion Bibliography Online
  • Sponsored by Hartford Seminaryís Hartford Institute for Religion Research with a commitment ìto providing quality social scientific religion research information that is helpful for religious leaders and the general public.î Contains sociological research on Mormons.
  • Studies in Mormon HistoryBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Studies in Mormon History is the most complete and comprehensive guide to research and scholarship in Mormon history. This database contains references to over 17,000 historical works, including articles, books, theses, and dissertations.
  • Utah Local History BibliographyBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The Utah Local History Bibliography represents a bibliography of approximately 8000 printed and published local history titles, including local histories, biographies, newspapers, oral histories, diaries, autobiographies, family histories, government publications, environmental studies, sociological studies, educational materials, womenís studies, and more. The libraries that own these titles are also listed.
  • Works of Hugh NibleyBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • This site includes a bibliography of Hugh Nibley's works, a presentation of the Nibley research efforts of Gary Gillum, links to other Websites containing Nibley materials, and his unpublished 'G-2 Intelligence Reports,' as they become available.
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Biography

  • Biographical Register
  • This nicely formatted biographical register is part of Dean C. Jessee's online version of The Personal Writings of Joseph Smith.
  • Biographical RegistersBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • These biographies are from three sources: Lyndon W. Cook, The Revelation of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants (Provo, Utah: Seventyís Mission Bookstore, 1981); Dean C. Jessee, ed., The Papers of Joseph Smith, 2 vols. (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1989ñ92); and Jan Shipps and John W. Welch, eds., The Journals of William E. McLellin, 1831-1836 (Provo, Utah: BYU Studies; Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1994).
  • Joseph Smith Website
  • This LDS site is devoted to the life and teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith (1805-1844). The site includes links to articles and scholarship about Joseph Smith as well as multimedia presentations.
  • LDS Biographical EncyclopediaBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The biographies in this database, collected around 1900, detail the lives of many men and women who played a role in the organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The information for some is more complete than for others, church leaders being among the more detailed. However, most biographies include birth and death dates, marriage and children information, and even professional accomplishments.
  • Mormons and Their NeighborsBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • An index to 100,000 biographies on Mormons located in over 200 sources in the Harold B. Lee Library. Compiled by Marvin E. Wiggins.
  • Personal Writings of Joseph Smith
  • This volume by Dean C. Jessee, now updated and revised, collects the personal writings of Joseph Smith—those written in his own hand or dictated to a scribe—and includes photographs of the original documents.
  • Presidents of the Church
  • This site contains basic facts about each president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including biographical sketches, testimonies, quotes, and images.

Diaries

  • Guide to Mormon Diaries and Autobiographies
  • Davis Bitton’s guide was published in 1977 and is still one of the best resources available for locating Mormon Diaries in over a dozen U.S. repositories.  By clicking the "Bookmarks" tab on the left, the user can use the table of contents to quickly jump through the document.  By using the binoculars icon on the Adobe tools menu, the user can keyword search through the entire document which contains abstracts of nearly three thousand diaries and autobiographies.
  • Journal of Heber C. KimballBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Journal of Heber C. Kimball, an elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Giving an account of his mission to Great Britain , and the commencement of the work of the Lord in that land. Also the success which has attended the labors of the elders to the present time. By R. B. Thompson. Nauvoo , Ill : Printed by Robinson and Smith, 1840.
  • Mormon Journals, Diaries, Biographies Online
  • Compiled by Dr. Milton V. Backman, Jr., In Cooperation with Keith W. Perkins, Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, with various additions by the Book of Abraham Project Group.
  • Mormon Missionary DiariesBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Missionary diaries from BYU’s L. Tom Perry Special Collections made available online. The earliest missionary diary in the collection is a one-volume diary written in 1832 by Hyrum Smith, the Prophet Joseph Smith's brother. The latest missionary diaries are two women missionaries, who served in the 1960s, one in Great Britain and the other in the United States.
  • Overland TrailsBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Trails of Hope: Overland Diaries and Letters, 1846-1869 showcases original pioneer writings.
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Doctrine & Theology

  • Joseph Smith Papers Project
  • The Joseph Smith Papers Project comprises all important documents relating to Joseph Smith. The project will publish, according to accepted scholarly and documentary editing standards, documents created by Joseph Smith or by staff whose work he directed. The project also includes papers received and “owned” by his office. These key documents include, especially, the diaries, outgoing and incoming correspondence, revelations, contemporary reports of discourses, editorials, and notices.
  • Journal of DiscoursesBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • This periodical contains stenographic reports of sermons of the LDS Church authorities from 1853 to 1886. It was published in Liverpool, England.
  • LDSfaqBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Answers to Frequently Asked questions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 12 broad categories including doctrine, history, scriptures and practice. Sponsored by BYU Studies this site is searchable by topic. Unlisted questions can be submitted and answered via e-mail.
  • Official LDS Church Information Site
  • Official information website about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is specifically designed for those who are interested in learning more about the basic doctrines, teachings, history, and organization of the LDS Church.
  • The Parallel Joseph
  • The known sources of Joseph Smith's public teachings are gathered here. The texts in The Parallel Joseph are in the form found in the source documents.
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Education & Academics

  • BYU Campus PhotographsBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • This collection contains historical photographs that document campus life at Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University—Idaho, and Brigham Young University—Hawaii. Images include student life, athletic competition, campus buildings, portraits of individuals, aerial shots of the various campuses, and other views of life on a university campus.
  • BYU Electronic Theses & DissertationsBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Electronic versions of works submitted to the BYU School of Graduate Studies. Includes theses and disserations on Mormon-related topics.
  • BYU Religious EducationBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Official site of the College of Religious Education at Brigham Young University
  • Church Manuals Online
  • Contains nearly 40 Church manuals full-image in PDF format. Also contains the full image of the Church magazines since 2001.
  • Claremont Graduate University
  • The mission of the Council on the Study of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to promote the development of a graduate program in Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University's School of Religion that reflects both academic rigor and scholarly integrity while maintaining sensitivity to the LDS community.
  • Education for Eternity
  • This collection of resources addressing the relationship between academic education and the gospel of Jesus Christ is maintained by the Faculty Center at Brigham Young University.
  • Utah State University
  • The religious studies program at Utah State University is still waiting for official approval.
  • Utah Valley State College
  • The Mormon Studies Program seeks to understand religion itself through a particularly relevant example and to provide further understanding of what it means to be religious beings. Thus we intend that our faculty and students better understand universal religious motivations and activities as they are created in a particular environment.î
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Family History & Temples

  • BYU Family HistorianBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • A peer-reviewed journal produced by the Center for Family History and Genealogy at BYU.
  • Family History ArchiveBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Access to a repository of histories created by families to record and celebrate the lives of their ancestors. The original histories are located at the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City and at BYU's library.
  • FamilySearch
  • LDS genealogical databases of family genealogies and temple ordinances data. Includes social security file of deceased individuals, and the catalog of the Salt Lake City Family History Library.
  • Temples of the LDS Church
  • Browse temples geographically, alphabetically, and chronologically. Learn about temples and family history, and the purpose of temples. Part of LDS.org.
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History

  • BYU Masters Theses on MormonismBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Includes over 650 theses written at Brigham Young University. This ever-growing and eclectic Mormon studies collection represents a broad look at the history, culture, and sociology of Mormonism.
  • British Mormon Historical Society
  • This resource is intended to promote the historical profile of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and of its members in the British Isles. This site has a threefold mission, first, to provide an extensive archive of primary sources, second to collate current historiography, and third to promote the writing of scholarly narratives concerning Mormonism in Britain.
  • Encyclopedic History of the Church
  • Andrew Jenson was the first to organize Latter-day Saint historical data into an encyclopedic form. This work is particularly valuable in providing brief histories of Church units from their beginnings up to 1930. Entries are also provided for the history of the Church in various geographic areas of the world.
  • Historic Sites to Visit
  • Provides addresses and contact information about historic sites, visitorsí centers, and pageants. Sites can be looked up geographically or alphabetically.
  • John Whitmer Historical Association
  • John Whitmer Historical Association is an independent scholarly society composed of individuals of various religious faiths who share a lively interest in the history of the Restoration Movement.
  • Journal of Mormon History
  • The Journal of Mormon History's stated purpose is to foster scholarly research and publication in the field of Mormon history. Manuscripts dealing with all aspects of Mormon history are incorporated, including twentieth-century history, regional and local history, women's history, and ethnic/minorities history.
  • LDS Church ChronologyBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Published chronological abstracts from the manuscript Journal History of the Church (published on DVD). This book is a useful tool as an every word index to pre-1914 historical events in LDS Church history.
  • Missouri Mormon Frontier Foundation
  • The Missouri Mormon Frontier Foundation is a nonsectarian, nonprofit, organization dedicated to collecting and preserving information related to the Mormon experience in Missouri during the 1830s.
  • Mormon Missionary DiariesBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Missionary diaries from BYU’s L. Tom Perry Special Collections made available online. The earliest missionary diary in the collection is a one-volume diary written in 1832 by Hyrum Smith, the Prophet Joseph Smith's brother. The latest missionary diaries are two women missionaries, who served in the 1960s, one in Great Britain and the other in the United States.
  • Mormon Historic Sites Foundation
  • The Mormon Historic Sites Foundation is an independent organization whose mission is to identify, preserve, and commemorate sites of significance in Mormon history throughout the world.
  • Mormon Historic Sites Registry
  • A project to identify and present information about Latter-day Saint church history sites throughout the world. It includes historic information, personal accounts, photos, maps, directions, and additional reading resources.
  • Mormon History Association
  • The Mormon History Association is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the study and understanding of all aspects of Mormon history. The site contains a summary of Mormon history as well as a chronology. A new publications list is also maintained on the site.
  • Mormon Journals, Diaries, Biographies Online
  • Compiled by Dr. Milton V. Backman, Jr., In Cooperation with Keith W. Perkins, Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, with various additions by the Book of Abraham Project Group.
  • Official Church History Site
  • This site is a portal to web pages maintained by the Church Archives, the Church Library, and the Museum of Church History and Art. This site also contains information on Church historic sites, a Church Chronology, and links to full-text works on Church history.
  • Ship Brooklyn Association
  • Organized to compile a library of information on the ship Brooklyn and its passengers, thereby making it readily available to family historians and scholars.
  • Studies in Mormon History
  • Studies in Mormon History is the most complete and comprehensive guide to research and scholarship in Mormon history. This database contains references to over 17,000 historical works, including articles, books, theses, and dissertations.
  • Utah History Encyclopedia Online
  • The first complete history of Utah in encyclopedia form, consisting of 575 articles and over 200 historic photographs. Originally published by the University of Utah Press in 1994. Contains valuable histories of Utah communities settled by Mormon pioneers.
  • Utah Local History BibliographyBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The Utah Local History Bibliography represents a bibliography of approximately 8000 printed and published local history titles, including local histories, biographies, newspapers, oral histories, diaries, autobiographies, family histories, government publications, environmental studies, sociological studies, educational materials, womenís studies, and more. The libraries that own these titles are also listed.
  • Utah State Historical Society Web Page
  • Utah State Historical Society Web Page contains a catalog of the holding of the Society as well as a cemetery index and information on local history events in Utah.
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Information & News

  • LDS Today
  • Independent LDS online magazine providing news and resources.
  • LDSfaqBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Answers to Frequently Asked questions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 12 broad categories including doctrine, history, scriptures and practice. Sponsored by BYU Studies this site is searchable by topic. Unlisted questions can be submitted and answered via e-mail.
  • Newsroom
  • News and information provided by the Public Affairs Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Official LDS Church Information Site
  • This is an official site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is specifically designed for those who are interested in learning more about the basic doctrines, teachings, history, and organization of the Church.
  • Provident Living
  • A site maintained by LDS Welfare Services devoted to advice for practical living.
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International

  • British Journal of Mormon Studies
  • The British Journal of Mormon Studies is a British based internationally focused, peer-reviewed online and printed scholarly journal, which is committed to the promotion of interdisciplinary scholarship by publishing articles and reviews of current work in the field of Mormon studies.
  • British Mormon Historical Society
  • This resource is intended to promote the historical profile of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and of its members in the British Isles. This site has a threefold mission, first, to provide an extensive archive of primary sources, second to collate current historiography, and third to promote the writing of scholarly narratives concerning Mormonism in Britain.
  • Chinese LDS Resources
  • Contains nearly 100 links to sites and full-text resources related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Asia, including resources in Asian languages.
  • Cumorah Project
  • Designed to provide international resources for LDS missionary work, this site contains an abundance of information about the missionary activities and international growth of the Church as well as foreign language materials.
  • European Mormon Studies Association (EMSA)
  • EMSA is an independent scholarly organization that supports the academic study of Mormonism in Europe, both European scholars interested in studying Mormonism in general from various perspectives and any scholars interested in studying the European manifestation of Mormonism in particular.
  • Global Mormonism
  • Based out of Religious Education at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, this site offers access to information on Mormonism in every region and country of the world, as well as topics of international scope.
  • Irish Mormon HistoryBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • This site, maintained by Brigham Young Universityís Center for Family History and Genealogy, is devoted to the contributions and history of Irish Mormons.
  • Welsh Mormon HistoryBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • This site seeks to preserve and share information about the early converts to Mormonism in Wales. It contains primary sources such as journals.
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Magazines & Scholarly Journals

  • British Journal of Mormon Studies
  • The British Journal of Mormon Studies is a British based internationally focused, peer-reviewed online and printed scholarly journal, which is committed to the promotion of interdisciplinary scholarship by publishing articles and reviews of current work in the field of Mormon studies.
  • Dialogue
  • Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought
    "Independent national quarterly established to express Mormon culture and examine the relevance of religion to secular life. It is edited by Mormons who wish to bring their faith into dialogue with human experience as a whole and to foster artistic and scholarly achievement based on their cultural heritage. The journal encourages a variety of viewpoints; although every effort is made to insure accurate scholarship and responsible judgment, the views expressed are those of the individual authors and are not necessarily those of the Mormon Church or of the editors." Dialogue index from 1966 located here.
  • Journal of Mormon History
  • The Journal of Mormon History's stated purpose is to foster scholarly research and publication in the field of Mormon history. Manuscripts dealing with all aspects of Mormon history are incorporated, including twentieth-century history, regional and local history, women's history, and ethnic/minorities history.
  • LDS Church News
  • Limited access to certain features of the Church News section of the Deseret News. Full access to back issues requires a login that is available to subscribers of the Deseret News or Church News.
  • LDS Church Periodicals
  • Full-text searchable and retrievable issues of the periodicals of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints beginning with 1971 and ending three months previous to the current issue. Includes Ensign, New Era, Friend, and Liahona.
  • Millennial StarBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The Millennial Star was the longest running LDS periodical, published continuously for 130 years until discontinued in 1970 with the overhaul of all the LDS magazines. It was inaugurated by the Twelve at the beginning of their mission to England in 1840.
  • Neal A. Maxwell InstituteBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship exists to: 1) Describe and defend the Restoration through highest quality scholarship, 2) Provide critically edited, primary resources (ancient religious texts) to scholars and lay persons around the world, 3) Build bridges of understanding and goodwill to Muslim scholars by providing superior editions of primary texts, and 4) Provide an anchor of faith in a sea of LDS Studies.
  • Religious EducatorBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The Religious Educator provides carefully prepared, inspirational, and informative writings on subjects explicitly associated with teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ from the Latter-day Saint perspective.
  • The SeerBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The Seer. Washington, D.C. January 1853–June 1854; Liverpool, July 1854–August 1854. Following the conference of August 28, 1852, Orson Pratt was called to preside over the Church in the eastern United States and to publish a magazine defending the principles of Mormonism, especially plural marriage. The result was The Seer, edited and published by Orson in Washington and simultaneously reprinted in Liverpool.
  • Young Woman’s JournalBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The official organ of the Young Ladies’ National Mutual Improvement Association (Young Women). Issues from volume 1 (1889) to volume 40 (1929).
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Migration

  • Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel (1847–1868)
  • The most complete index of individuals and companies that crossed the plains in Church companies between 1847 and 1868, although many names are still missing.  Includes the full-text of first-person narrative accounts of crossing the plains.
  • Mormon Trails Association
  • The Mormon Trails Association (MTA) is an independent association dedicated to promoting communication among private and public agencies and individuals interested in Mormon trails and identifying and preserving Mormon historical sites, including trails and locations where historical events occurred.
  • Overland TrailsBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Trails of Hope: Overland Diaries and Letters, 1846-1869 showcases original pioneer writings.
  • Willie Handcart CompanyBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Sponsored by BYU Studies, this site tracks the travels of the Willie Handcart Company by day, month, or location.
  • Winter Quarters ProjectBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The Winter Quarters Project is based at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. This is an ongoing effort to gather information about members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who lived in the Winter Quarters area between the years of 1846 and 1853. We are also researching the settlements created by the pioneers and the causes of death among the Saints at that time. Because this project is continually expanding, we welcome input and the contribution of information by the public.
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Missionary Work

  • Cumorah Project
  • Designed to provide international resources for LDS missionary work, this site contains an abundance of information about the missionary activities and international growth of the Church as well as foreign language materials.
  • Missionary Reunions
  • A database of missionary reunions taking place during General Conference and links to mission home pages.
  • Mormon Missionary DiariesBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Missionary diaries from BYU’s L. Tom Perry Special Collections made available online. The earliest missionary diary in the collection is a one-volume diary written in 1832 by Hyrum Smith, the Prophet Joseph Smith's brother. The latest missionary diaries are two women missionaries, who served in the 1960s, one in Great Britain and the other in the United States.
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Library Catalogs

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Newspapers

  • Evening and Morning StarBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The Evening and the Morning Star. Independence, Missouri: June 1832–July 1833; Kirtland, Ohio, December 1833–September 1834. The first Mormon newspaper. Also available online here.
  • Messenger and AdvocateBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Latter Day Saints– Messenger and Advocate. Kirtland, Ohio, October 1834–September 1837. The Messenger and Advocate is the basic source for the study of Mormonism’s Ohio period. Also available online here.
  • Millennial StarBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The Millennial Star was the longest running LDS periodical, published continuously for 130 years until discontinued in 1970 with the overhaul of all the LDS magazines. It was inaugurated by the Twelve at the beginning of their mission to England in 1840.
  • Times and SeasonsBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Times and Seasons. Nauvoo, November 1839–February 15, 1846. Also available online here.
  • Utah Digital Newspapers
  • Digitally reformatted newspapers from the state of Utah. Includes the Deseret News, the Salt Lake Tribune and many local and small-town newspapers. A consortial project of the Utah Academic Library Consortium.
  • Woman’s Exponent
  • An independent, semi-monthly newspaper which was the voice of Latter-day Saint women from volume 1 1872 to volume 41 (1914).
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Pictures & Photographs

  • American Memory: Historical collections of the National Digital Library
  • A website that offers the ëAmerican Memoryí digital collection of the Library of Congress. Provides digitized documents, films, manuscripts, photographs, and sound recordings from the Library of Congress' American history collections. The purpose of the American Memory Project is to make primary source materials for U.S. history and civilization freely available to teachers, students, and the general public over the Internet.
  • BYU Campus PhotographsBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • This collection contains historical photographs that document campus life at Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University—Idaho, and Brigham Young University—Hawaii. Images include student life, athletic competition, campus buildings, portraits of individuals, aerial shots of the various campuses, and other views of life on a university campus.
  • C. R. Savage Photograph CollectionBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Over 1,000 images from one of the foremost 19th century landscape photographers of the western United States. The BYU collection includes portraits, many of prominent Mormon leaders; views of Utah and the west; mining operations; and some Native American portraits.
  • George Edward Anderson Photograph CollectionBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • This BYU collection contains almost 13,000 images taken ca. 1878-1928, which includes studio and environmental portraits, mostly of Utah residents; Utah railroad and mining history (including the 1900 Scofield mine disaster); and LDS Church historic sites.
  • Gospel Art Picture Kit
  • The Gospel Art Picture Kit includes 160 pictures that depict scripture or Church history stories and illustrate gospel principles in action. The texts on the back of the pictures tell the stories or provide information about the pictures and usually give several scripture references for additional study. The pictures can be printed for classroom instruction.
  • Museum of Church History and Art
  • The Museum of Church History and Art tells the story of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through educational exhibits and programs. The museum collects and displays Latter-day Saint art and artifacts worldwide in a way that offers an educational experience for the whole family.
  • Religious Education Archive Image CollectionBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The Religious Education Archive contains approximately 3,000 images pertaining to the doctrines and history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Social Sciences and Philosophy

  • Adherents.com
  • Adherents.com is a growing collection of over 41,000 adherent statistics and religious geography citations -- references to published membership/adherent statistics and congregation statistics for over 4,200 religions, churches, denominations, religious bodies, faith groups, tribes, cultures, movements, ultimate concerns, etc.
  • American Religion Data Archive
  • The American Religion Data Archive (ARDA) is a project funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. and acts to preserve quantitative data on American religion, to improve access to this data, to increase the use of the data, and to allow comparisons across data files. The ARDA collection includes data on churches and church membership, religious professionals, and religious groups (individuals, congregations and denominations).
  • Association for the Sociology of Religion
  • The Association for the Sociology of Religion (ASR) is an international scholarly association that seeks to advance theory and research in the sociology of religion.
  • Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists
  • AMCAP is an international organization of counselors, psychotherapists and others in helping professions whose common bond is adherence to the principles and standards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. AMCAP is neither sponsored by nor does it speak for the LDS Church or its leaders.
  • LDSCounselors.net
  • Provides a database of Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are International Mental Health Professionals. Those listed agreed to support the purposes and ethical guidelines of AMCAP.
  • Mormon Social Science Association
  • "The Mormon Social Science Association (MSSA) exists for the purpose of promoting and sharing the scholarly study of Mormon life. Any person with an interest in the study of the social, cultural, or religious life of Mormons is eligible to join. MSSA provides contact and association among researchers and educators working in both academic and applied settings. It is interdisciplinary and international in scope and purpose."
  • Religious Research Association
  • Strives to increase understanding of the function of religion in persons and society through application of social scientific and other scholarly methods.
  • The Society for Mormon Philosophy and Theology
  • "The purpose of the Society is to promote disciplined reflection on Latter-day Saint beliefs. Its aims include constructive engagement with the broader tradition of philosophy and theology. All its publications, conferences, and other forums for discussion will take seriously both the commitments of faith and the standards of scholarship."
  • Society for the Scientific Study of Religion
  • The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion was founded in 1949 by scholars in religion and social science. Its purpose is to stimulate and communicate significant scientific research on religious institutions and religious experience. Scholars from all fields of study who are interested in the scientific exploration of religion are invited to join the Society.
  • Sociology of Religion Bibliography Online
  • Sponsored by Hartford Seminaryís Hartford Institute for Religion Research with a commitment ìto providing quality social scientific religion research information that is helpful for religious leaders and the general public.î Contains sociological research on Mormons.
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Scriptures

  • LDS Church Scriptures
  • Full-text searchable official versions of scriptures of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including: King James Bible (Old and New Testaments), Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price, Bible Dictionary, Topical Guide, Index, Joseph Smith Translation, Footnotes, Bible Maps, Church History Maps and Chronology, and Scriptural and Church History Photographs.
  • Scripture Citation IndexBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • This index links from scriptures to the general conference talks that cite those scriptures in LDS General Conference between 1942 and the present. You can sort the citation index by scripture (the default), by speaker, or by date of citation.
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Talks, Sermons & Speeches

  • BYU Devotional SpeechesBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • BYU Speeches from 1949 to the present. Includes transcripts, audio, and video.
  • Journal of DiscoursesBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • This periodical contains stenographic reports of sermons of the LDS Church authorities from 1853 to 1886. It was published in Liverpool, England.
  • LDS TalksBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • Links to various sites that feature LDS talks, including devotional speeches, CES Firesides, Education Week talks, Womenís Conference talks, Sperry Symposium talks, and family history firesides.
  • The Parallel Joseph
  • The known sources of Joseph Smith's public teachings are gathered here. The texts in The Parallel Joseph are in the form found in the source documents.
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Women's Studies

  • Guide to Women’s Manuscript CollectionsBYU PublicationPublication of BYU
  • The purpose of the Guide to Women’s Manuscript Collections is to provide greater understanding of and access to primary documents related to women which are housed in the L. Tom Perry Special Collections of BYU Library. These collections focus on Mormon and Western American women, but Mormon women, nationally and internationally, are also considered.
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