John W. Fitzgerald papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0239

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The John W. Fitzgerald papers (1967-1973) consist of writings by Fitzgerald (b. 1907), a member of the LDS Church who was excommunicated due to his views on African Americans and the priesthood. His writings are centered around the LDS Church, the priesthood, and his excommunication. The collection also contains an autobiography by Fitzgerald.

Dates

1967-1973

Creator

Fitzgerald, John W. (John William), 1907- (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.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

John William Fitzgerald was born on 30 July 1907 to William C. Fitzgerald and Ethel E. Enniss. He graduated from Brigham Young University with his bachelor's and master's degrees in 1929 and 1940. He received his doctorate from Stanford University. He served a mission for the LDS Church from 1934-1936 and married Mary Elsie Barr in 1937. Fitzgerald was a principal in the Granite School District and of Morningside Elementary School. He was disfellowshipped from the LDS Church after a dispute over African Americans and the priesthood.