Why I Am A Mormon - Background Material
Scope and Contents
This folder contains various items to which Bennett apparently referred when doing the book. Included are the writings of others, various statistics and reasons why some persons made the decision to join the Mormon Church.
- 1939 - "What is the "Mormon Church Welfare Plan?" Published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.
- Notes from Mormon Values: The Significance of a Religious Outlook for Social Action, a thesis by Thomas F. O'Dea, Harvard University.
- 1957 - "The Mormon in American History" by William Mulder, 21st annual Reynolds Lecture delivered at the University of Utah.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-1978
Creator
- From the Collection: Bennett, Wallace F. (Wallace Foster), 1898-1993 (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.
Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 20 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
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