William E. McLellin papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1827

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The William E. McLellin papers (1832-1997) consist of correspondence, and typescripts of this correspondence by the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints History Commission. It also contains news clippings and articles about McLellin (1806-1883) and his misadventures concerning the LDS Church.

Dates

1831-2008

Creator

McLellin, William E. (William Earl) (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 correspondence may not be photocopied.

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

William E. McLellin joined the LDS Church in 1831 and was appointed one of the first apostles in 1835.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The William E. McLellin papers (1831-2008) consist of correspondence, and typescripts of this correspondence by the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints History Commission. It also contains news clippings and articles about McLellin (1806-1883) and his misadventures concerning the LDS Church. McLellin joined the LDS Church in 1831 and was appointed one of the first apostles in 1835. He was excommunicated in 1838 and spent the next forty-five years in and out of various LDS splinter groups.