Sterling McMurrin Correspondence, 1947-1963

File — Box: 5, Folder: 18-19

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

McMurrin was a member of the Department of Philosopy at the University of Utah, and he was the United States commissioner of Education. These correspondence discuss religious philosophy, the Book of Mormon, the LDS Church, and religious influence in public educaiton, as well as other subjects of interest to both McMurrin and Cloward.

Dates

Creation: 1947-1963

Creator

From the Collection: Cloward, Ralph Elijah, 1883-1964 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Two original letters have been removed and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.