Asael Carlyle Lambert papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0035
Scope and Contents
The Asael Carlyle Lambert papers (1929-1983) document Lambert's life as a Utah and California educator. Part of the collection covers the history and development of early Latter-day Saint scriptures. It contains origins, developments, criticisms, analyses, and exposes of these scriptures. It traces economic, political, and sociological situations and implications resulting from the gathering and the early migrations of the large numbers of people involved in this religious movement, once objectionable to many of their fellow citizens. A related section deals with Joseph Smith Jr., his life, and his activities pursuant to the founding and development of Mormonism. There is material dealing with practices, rituals, and doctrines propounded by the early Latter-day Saint leaders. The material includes a comparative study of LDS theology and Freemasonry--the rites, symbols, oaths, historical development, and their inter-relationships. It contains pamphlets and papers written and published by various researchers. Lambert extends this comparison to the symbols, oaths, and rituals of other secret societies and to quasi-religious organizations. In some instances these findings appear to him to be correlated with Latter day Saint practices and teachings. The collection contains Lambert's notebooks, which are philosophical in nature and discuss the findings and conclusions resulting from his detailed, deep search for the truth behind the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He investigates, in depth, such subjects as "The Name of God,""The Devil,""The Serpent,""The Moon,""Blood," etc., as factors or components of religion or of secret societies.
The last part of the collection is material relating to the study of Utah's school systems--its taxation loads, teachers, buildings, and administration--made by a Utah School Study Committee of which Dr. Lambert was staff director. This study was made during the administration of Governor George D. Clyde. There is also a report of the Los Angeles State College classroom capacity. There are also two oversize portfolios of facsimiles relating to the Book of Mormon and The Book of Abraham, and a separate chart pertaining to the editions of The Doctrine and Covenants.
Boxes 50-57 and 59 consist of primarily of unpublished and published notebooks written by A. C. Lambert. They include handwritten, typewritten, bound volumes, and copies of his notebooks. Lambert writes about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith, Jr., symbols, and spirituality. In Box 57, the volume begins on volume 5. Volumes 1-4 were not received. Oversize box 58 consists of an bound volume entitled Facsimiles from The Book of Mormon: As Printed in Numerous Places Since 1842.
The last part of the collection is material relating to the study of Utah's school systems--its taxation loads, teachers, buildings, and administration--made by a Utah School Study Committee of which Dr. Lambert was staff director. This study was made during the administration of Governor George D. Clyde. There is also a report of the Los Angeles State College classroom capacity. There are also two oversize portfolios of facsimiles relating to the Book of Mormon and The Book of Abraham, and a separate chart pertaining to the editions of The Doctrine and Covenants.
Boxes 50-57 and 59 consist of primarily of unpublished and published notebooks written by A. C. Lambert. They include handwritten, typewritten, bound volumes, and copies of his notebooks. Lambert writes about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith, Jr., symbols, and spirituality. In Box 57, the volume begins on volume 5. Volumes 1-4 were not received. Oversize box 58 consists of an bound volume entitled Facsimiles from The Book of Mormon: As Printed in Numerous Places Since 1842.
Dates
- 1929-1983
Creator
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Biographical Sketch
For many years Asael Carlyle Lambert was an outstanding figure in education, administration, and planning in Utah, Idaho, and California. Primarily, from 1925 through 1950, he was directly associated with Brigham Young University. During these years he served Brigham Young University as professor of Education, professor of Educational Administration, dean of the Graduate School, and as administrative director of University Libraries. During this period he was also active as consultant and analyst on problems of public school organization, support, and administration; problems of state government; financing of public education; and other educationally related public concerns. Some of the programs he surveyed and reported on were the Sevier County Consolidated School District; Provo City School District; Alpine Consolidated School District; school districts within the counties of Carbon, Tooele, San Pete, and Box Elder; Salt Lake School District; the State Department of Public Instruction; Utah State Teachers Association; and others. For each of these studies a prepared report was filed. Lambert served the State of Utah as consultant, editor, and compiler of the Governor's Fact-Finding Body in 1940. In addition, he assisted the Utah Legislative Committee on Utah Governmental Units, The Tax Study Committee of the Utah State Legislature, and the Utah Legislative Council. He was special consultant to the governor of the State of Utah on Organization and Administration of Public Education and of Public Relief and Assistance from January to March of 1950. He was professional director of the Utah Governor's School Study Committee, 1963-1964. For several years, 1952 to 1970, he was consultant and writer of Special Research Reports for the president of Brigham Young University. His duties in California from 1951-1962 included executive dean and dean of the College, Los Angeles State College and successively administrative dean, dean of the College, and director of the Building Program and Projects of Los Angeles State College, including the San Fernando Valley State College. He held many positions in the priesthood quorums in wards and stakes of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lambert attended Ricks College, Idaho; Brigham Young University, Utah; and Stanford University, California, from which institution he received his Ph.D. in 1935. He received awards for outstanding scholarship from each institution he attended. He held membership in many scholarly organizations and is listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Education, and Who Knows - And What.
Asael Carlyle Lambert was born in Kamas, Utah, on 9 March 1893. In 1916 he married Florence Smith Ballif. They were the parents of six children. After his first wife's death, he married Margaret Sayer Marr in 1949. Lambert died in 1983.
Asael Carlyle Lambert was born in Kamas, Utah, on 9 March 1893. In 1916 he married Florence Smith Ballif. They were the parents of six children. After his first wife's death, he married Margaret Sayer Marr in 1949. Lambert died in 1983.
Extent
18.5 Linear Feet (59 boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 oversize folder, and 4 microfilm reels)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Asael Carlyle Lambert papers (1929-1983) document the lifetime search of Asael Carlyle Lambert that began when, as a teacher of comparative religion at Brigham Young University, he sought answers to questions propounded by his students. Part of the collection covers the history and development of early LDS scriptures. The documents also trace the economic, political, and sociological situations of the LDS Church, including Joseph Smith Jr., and his life and activities pursuant to the founding and development of LDS theology. There is material dealing with practices, rituals, and doctrines propounded by the Church's early leaders. The material includes a comparative study of LDS theology with Freemasonry, other secret societies, and quasi-religious organizations. Also present are Lambert's notebooks, as well as documents relating to the study of Utah's school system. Lambert (1893-1983) was a noted figure in education, administration, and planning in Utah, Idaho, and California.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from and donated by A. C. Lambert in 1970.
Addenda received in 1973, 1996, and 1999.
Addenda received in 1973, 1996, and 1999.
Separated Materials
See also the Asael Carlyle Lambert photograph collection (P1021) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Elizabeth Newby and Lisle G. Brown in 1972.
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Creator
- Title
- Inventory of the Asael Carlyle Lambert papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Elizabeth Newby and Lisle G. Brown.
- Date
- 1972 (last modified: 2019 and 2024)
- 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
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu