Founding of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1830-1981

File — Box: 24, Folder: 1-2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Max H. Parkin papers (1820-1995) center around Max Parkin (born 1930) and his teaching career at the Salt Lake City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) Institute of Religion from 1968 to 1995. The collection contains materials on subjects such as the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price, the Bible, LDS Church history and doctrine, polygamy, LDS apostates, Christianity and other world religions, science, and modern-day events. These materials are in the form of correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles, pamphlets, essays, notes, lesson plans, speeches, outlines, and publications.

Dates

1830-1981

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.

Eight letters have been removed from box 84, folder 7 and placed in Reserve. The folder contains photocopied versions for access purposes. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.