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Newell, L. Jackson, 1938-

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Mormon historians and historiography collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0713
Abstract

The Mormon historians and historiography collection (1981-1984) consists of copies of articles written by LDS historians debating whether or not written LDS history should be "faith-promoting" or "objective."

Dates: 1981-1984

Mormonism collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0858
Abstract The Mormonism collection (1854, 1933, 1981-1985) consists of research papers, correspondence, transcripts,and clippings concerning various controversies in the LDS Church. Materials concern theological topics, particularly the Adam-God theory, historical questions, obedience to authority, and the treatment of scholars. Included are materials concerning the "Salamander Letters" and the response of the LDS Church to the controversy. Also included in the collection is an editorial cartoon...
Dates: 1854-1985