Darell D. Thorpe papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1563

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Dates

1976-1987

Creator

Thorpe, Darell D. (Darell Don), 1961- (Person)

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Biographical Note

Darell D. Thorpe was an LDS missionary in California during the 1980s and hosted a radio talk show. The focus of his research explored relationships between the occult and popular music and critiqued challenges to LDS religious beliefs.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Darell D.Thorpe papers (1976-1987) are composed of manuscripts, notes and research relating to Thorpe's writings on theology and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Also included is a manuscript of a short-story, "The Last Resort," that Thorpe wrote as an adolescent and a manuscript outlining LDS theology by David L. Charlesworthy. Darell D. Thorpe was an LDS missionary in California during the 1980s and hosted a radio talk show. The focus of his research explored relationships between the occult and popular music and critiqued challenges to LDS religious beliefs.