Abstract The E. Jay Bell papers (1833-2003) contain materials primarily concerned with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). As an amateur historian, Edward Jay Bell (1948-2003) amassed a large collection of letters, papers, talks, speeches, pamphlets, and books on the subject of religion; with the focus on the LDS Church. The first part of this collection pertain to his work on LDS Church history. This first section has information on LDS Church policies, leaders, beliefs, and...

Abstract The E. y Bell photograph collection consists of five images of varying sizes and color. The first folder contains photographs of the re-internment and headstones of Hyrum, Joseph and Emma Smith. The second folder contains a group portrait of Especially for Youth, an L.D.S. youth organization commonly called E.F.Y., in 1981. There is also a folder in the oversize collection consisting of one, 11x14 family portrait.

Abstract The Robert I. McQueen biographical sketch (2003) entitled, "Robert I. McQueen: Missioanry, Editor, and Activist" was written by Jay Bell and discusses the struggles of McQueen who was an editor for the Advocate.