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H. Michael Marquardt papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0900

Scope and Contents

The H. Michael Marquardt papers (1800-2017) contain correspondence, newsletters, brochures, books, maps, documents, news clippings, and other materials relating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Most of the materials depict the controversial aspects of the LDS Church, as described by critics and friends. These materials also give information on the churches and sects that broke away from the church that Joseph Smith organized, such as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (RLDS Church), now the Community of Christ. There is also a great deal of material about the first LDS prophet, Joseph Smith, and the Book of Mormon, which is believed to be translated by him in the late 1820s. This collection also contains information on Mark Hofmann, temple rituals of the LDS Church, and historical information on the LDS Church. Most materials are photocopies or mimeograph reproductions.

Dates

  • 1800-2017

Creator

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

193.25 Linear Feet (449 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The H. Michael Marquardt papers (1800-2017) contains correspondence, clippings, diary copies, scholarly articles, miscellaneous research materials on topics in LDS history and theology. Marquardt is a historian and author.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Boxes 1-167 were donated by H. Michael Marquardt in 1986.

Boxes 168-200 were donated by H. Michael Marquardt in 1998.

Boxes 201-241 were donated by H. Michael Marquardt in 2001.

Boxes 242-288 were donated by H. Michael Marquardt in 2004.

Boxes 289-386 were donated by H. Michael Marquardt in 2008.

Boxes 387-419 were donated by H. Michael Marquardt in 2011.

Boxes 420-430 were donated by H. Michael Marquardt in 2014.

Boxes 431-444 were donated by H. Michael Marquardt in 2016.

Boxes 444-449 were donated by H. Michael Marquardt in 2017.

Separated Materials

Maps were transferred to a map case located in the Manuscripts Division. Photographs and audio-visual materials were transfered to the Multimedia Division of Speical Collections (PO613 and AO376).

Processing Information

Processed by Mark Evans, Christie Pugh, Kate Kimball, Sawaiba Khan in 1989-2008.

Addendum processed by Anna Hansen and Emma McFarland in 2011.

Addendum processed by Chelsea Olsen in 2015.

Addendum processed by Roger V. Paxton in 2016.

Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2017.
Title
Inventory of the H. Michael Marquardt papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Mark Evans.
Date
1989 (updated: 2011, 2015 and 2017)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Revision Statements

  • 2011: Finding aid updated to include addendum processed by Betsey Welland and Anna Hansen.
  • 2015: Finding aid updated to include addendum materials by Chelsea Olsen.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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