Byron Marchant papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Byron Marchant papers (1885-2017) contains writings on LDS early history. Included is a reproduction of an unpublished and published manuscript, "Sidney Rigdon, The Real Founder of Mormonism," by William Whitsitt (1885). A paper, "Mormon Exaggerations," and a transcript of a speech, "Mormonism's Connection to the British Enlightenment," both by Marchant, continue the development of the perspectives presented in Whitsitt's book. This collection also contains two pamphlets and two books. The first, "Mormon Roots," is an expansion of Marchant's earlier work, "Mormon Exaggerations," adding sections on the ancestry and psychological makeup of Joseph Smith. "Mr. Joseph Smith, Jr." is an excerpt from Whitsitt's book on Sidney Rigdon. The books in the collection represent Marchant's translation and eidting work.

Dates

1885-2017

Creator

Marchant, Byron, 1941- (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

1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Byron Marchant papers (1885-2017) contains writings on LDS early history. Included is a reproduction of an unpublished and published manuscript, "Sidney Rigdon, The Real Founder of Mormonism," by William Whitsitt (1885). A paper, "Mormon Exaggerations," and a transcript of a speech, "Mormonism's Connection to the British Enlightenment," both by Marchant, continue the development of the perspectives presented in Whitsitt's book. This collection also contains two pamphlets. The first, "Mormon Roots," is an expansion of Marchant's earlier work, "Mormon Exaggerations," adding sections on the ancestry and psychological makeup of Joseph Smith. "Mr. Joseph Smith, Jr." is an excerpt from Whitsitt's book on Sidney Rigdon. The books in the collection represent Marchant's translation and eidting work.