E. Jay Bell papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1487
Scope and Contents
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 structure. The later papers of his collection relate issues affecting homosexuals and the relationship of homosexuals to the Mormon Church.
Dates
- 1833-2003
Creator
- Bell, E. Jay, 1948-2003 (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.
Extent
27 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
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 structure. The later papers of his collection relate issues affecting homosexuals and the relationship of homosexuals to the LDS Church.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Boxes 1-28 were donated early in 1998.
Boxes 29-44 were donated in March 1998.
Boxes 45-46 were donated in May 1998.
Boxes 47-49 were donated in January 2005.
Boxes 50-56 were donated in December 2006.
Boxes 29-44 were donated in March 1998.
Boxes 45-46 were donated in May 1998.
Boxes 47-49 were donated in January 2005.
Boxes 50-56 were donated in December 2006.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0786).
Processing Information
Processed by Brad P. Bennion in 2000.
Addenda processed by Lindsey Moore in 2006 and Sarah Goodrich in 2007.
Addenda processed by Lindsey Moore in 2006 and Sarah Goodrich in 2007.
- Bell, E. Jay, 1948-2003 -- Archives
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Correspondence
- Latter Day Saint churches -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
- Latter Day Saint churches -- History -- 20th century -- Sources
- Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
- Pamphlets
- Speeches (documents)
Creator
- Bell, E. Jay, 1948-2003 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the E. Jay Bell papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Brad P. Bennion, Lindsey Moore and Sarah Goodrich.
- Date
- 2006 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu