Overview

Welcome to the research guide for the Perpetual Emigrating Fund (PEF). This guide was designed to help you in your research of the PEF, early Latter-day Saint migration, and associated topics. The Church History Library houses PEF-related materials that provide insight to Church-organized migration efforts during the 19th century. Records identified in this research guide include PEF Company records, personal papers, journals, financial letters, and circular letters. It is important to note that this is not a comprehensive list of all PEF-related sources and materials available at the Church History Library. Additional items and collections can be found by searching the Church History Catalog.