Thomas A. Blakely papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 0868

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Thomas A. Blakely papers consist of research materials used in the writing of a paper entitled "The Swearing Elders" presented by Blakely at the Sunstone Symposium, August 1985. The "Swearing Elders" were a group of mostly LDS university faculty under the leadership of Sterling M. McMurrin of the University of Utah who organized a study group to discuss LDS-related topics. They were accused of anti-LDS activities by some leaders of the LDS Church. Materials include correspondence, typescripts of interviews with some of the "elders," invitations to meetings and responses, clippings, and a transcript of a symposium on education, 1950.

Dates

1937-1985

Creator

Blakely, Thomas A. (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

0.25 Linear Feet (9 Folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Thomas A. Blakely papers (1937-1985) consist of research materials used in the writing of a paper entitled "The Swearing Elders" presented by Blakely at the Sunstone Symposium, August 1985. The "Swearing Elders" were a group of mostly LDS university faculty under the leadership of Sterling M. McMurrin of the University of Utah who organized a study group to discuss Mormon-related topics. They were accused of anti-LDS activities by some leaders of the LDS Church. Materials include correspondence, typescripts of interviews with some of the "elders," invitations to meetings and responses, clippings, and a transcript of a symposium on education, 1950.