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.

Abstract The James D. Wardle papers (1812-2001) contain correspondence, essays, notes, and topical compilations relating to the religious interests of James D. Wardle (1915-1997). James D. Wardle followed his father in the barber business and was a champion skater. His family had a long history with the LDS and RLDS church, and Wardle held many positions in the RLDS Church (now the Community of Christ). In 1970 he became disaffected from the mainstream RLDS Church, and from that time until his death he...