Cochranism collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0470

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Cochranism collection (circa 1816-1983) consists of photocopies of articles, history excerpts, and court documents regarding Jacob Cochran and the religious sect he founded in 1816. These materials were collected by Don McDermott, a graduate student at the University of Utah, while he was conducting research to determine if any of the Cochran sect later joined the LDS Church.

Dates

circa 1818-1983

Creator

McDermott, Don (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 Note

Jacob Cochran was a Maine preacher who started his own religious sect, advocating rebaptism and opposing marriage. He was imprisoned for adultery in 1819 and the sect soon died out.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Cochranism collection (circa 1816-1983) consists of photocopied primary and secondary sources on the life of Jacob Cochran and the sect which he founded, including photocopies of legal documents. Also included is correspondence to various libraries and institutions seeking information on Jacob Cochran and Cochranism, particularly on whether any members of the Cochran sect later joined the LDS Church.