Reed C. Durham papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 0444

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Reed C. Durham papers (1828-1998) consists of research materials about the LDS pioneers and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS Church) as well as Durham's writings based on his research.

Dates

1828-1998

Creator

Durham, Reed C. (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

Reed Connell Durham, Jr. is a historian of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints movement. Durham was born in Long Beach, California. He attended Utah State University in Logan, Utah where he received his undergraduate degree and a Master of Science degree in Speech. In 1965 he received a Ph.D. in history from Brigham Young University. Durham has taught within the Church Educational System since 1955. He began as an associate director for the Institute of Religion at Utah State University, then as the associate director of the institute near the University of Utah, as well as teaching religion at Brigham Young University. Durham has been very involved with the historical community, specifically within LDS Church history. He has been very involved with the Organization of American Historians as well as the Mormon History Association.

Extent

32.25 Linear Feet (81 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Arrangement

The original organization of the collection has been maintained.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Ben Bennion (0.1 linear feet) in 1974.

Donated by unknown source (0.1 linear feet) in 1977.

Addendum donated by Reed C. Durham (35.24 linear feet) in 2011.

Processing Information

Processed by Lisa Townsend in 1997.

Addendum processed by Anna Hansen in 2011.

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