General Resources
General Church History Research Guide
This online time line provides an overview of many important events in the history of the Church.
Maps provided on LDS.org show major locations important in early Church history.
The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star
This periodical was published from 1840 to 1970 in Manchester, England, for British and European Saints. The digitized volumes hosted online by Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library cover 1840 to 1900.
This collection of missionary diaries spans from 1832 to the 1960s. The digitized collection is hosted online by Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library and can be searched by name, geographical location, and mission.
Mormon Publications: 19th and 20th Century
This collection is comprised of early Mormon publications, including books, hymnals, periodicals, newspapers and published discourses of doctrinal and historical significance. The digitized collection is hosted online by Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library.
This book presents a brief history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was issued for use in Sunday School classes to supplement personal study of the Doctrine and Covenants. The book is hosted on LDS.org.