Dale R. Broadhurst papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 0913

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Dale R. Broadhurst papers (1800-2000) consist of transcripts, theses, news clippings, historical journals, diaries, and other sources dealing with the writing of the Book of Mormon and the Spalding Manuscript. Broadhurst gathered this information for his thesis. It deals with the claim that Solomon Spaulding (1761-1816), a former Congregationalist/Presbyterian minister, wrote a manuscript that Joseph Smith later used as the basis for the Book of Mormon. Included in the collection are the working papers for Broadhurst's master's project, as well as related notes and correspondence.

Dates

1800-2000

Creator

Broadhurst, Dale R. (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 Sketch

Dale Broadhurst was born in Boise, Idaho, in April 1947. He obtained his master's degree from the Methodist Theological School in Delaware, Ohio, in 1982.

Extent

11.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Dale R. Broadhurst papers (1800-2000) consist of transcripts, theses, news clippings, historical journals, diaries, and other sources dealing with the writing of the Book of Mormon and the Spalding manuscript. Broadhurst gathered this information for his thesis. It deals with the claim that Solomon Spaulding (1761-1816), a former Congregationalist/Presbyterian minister, wrote a manuscript that Joseph Smith later used as the basis for the Book of Mormon. Broadhurst obtained his master's degree from the Methodist Theological School in Delaware, Ohio, in 1982.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Boxes 1-23 were donated in 1986 and 1988 (11.25 linear feet). Box 24 and the CD were donated in 2000 (0.5 linear feet).

Separated Materials

Microfilm has been removed to the microfilm cabinet. Zip disks of material associated with Broadhurst's web page have been removed to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (A0135). A CD containing the Spalding Enigma is located in the Manuscripts Divisions' CD case.