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Mormonism collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0858

Scope and Contents

The Mormonism collection (1854, 1981-1985) consists of research papers, correspondence, transcripts,and clippings concerning various controversies in the LDS Church. Materials concern theological topics, particularly the Adam-God theory, historical questions, obedience to authority, and the treatment of scholars. Included are materials concerning the "Salamander Letters" and the response of the LDS Church to the controversy. The majority of the collection consists of photocopies. Also included in the collection is an editorial cartoon titled, "'Come Along My Dears' Eleven P.M. In a Mormon Household, Retiring for the Night."

Dates

  • 1854-1985

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 (11 Folders)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Mormonism collection (1854, 1933, 1981-1985) consists of research papers, correspondence, transcripts,and clippings concerning various controversies in the LDS Church. Materials concern theological topics, particularly the Adam-God theory, historical questions, obedience to authority, and the treatment of scholars. Included are materials concerning the "Salamander Letters" and the response of the LDS Church to the controversy. Also included in the collection is an editorial cartoon entitled, "'Come Along My Dears' Eleven P.M. In a Mormon Household, Retiring for the Night."

Processing Information

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in 1985.

Folder 11 was purchased in 2018. This item was processed by Betsey Welland in 2018.

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Title
Inventory of the Mormonism collection
Author
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
Date
2014 (last modified: 2018)
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

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