The Samuel Bateman diary excerpts (1886-1907) were kept while Bateman served as bodyguard to LDS Church president, John Taylor.

The Mads Christensen papers (1869-1913) consist of a an autograph book given to Christensen by fellow LDS polygamist prisoners in the Utah Penitentiary. Also included is Christensen's citizenship certificate, a letter, and biographical materials.

The Peter J. Christofferson papers includes a two-page biography of Christofferson, "Pioneer life of Peter J. Christofferson," a poem titled "At the Golden Gates," and a five-page autobiographical reminiscence of an Arizona trial for polygamy followed by incarceration in Detroit.

The Wilford Ence family papers (1840-1933) consists of an original autobiography and family record written by Gottlieb Ence, as well as an autobiography by George J. Ramsey. Wilford Ence (b. 1883) was the son of Gottlieb and Caroline Ence. George J. Ramsey was the father of Caroline Ence. Both Gottlieb and George were LDS converts.

The B. Carmon Hardy papers consist of his writings and research materials regarding American history and Mormon polygamy. Hardy was a professor of history at California State University, Fullerton.

The Julie Ingeröed autobiography is entitled, "One Year in Utah, or, the Secrets of Mormonism: A True and Honest Account, 1867" was translated by Helge Seljaas.

The Grant Ivins family photograph collection contains photographs of member of the Ivins family who did mission work in several different countries. The collection also contains various photo albums of life and the University of Utah.

The Benjamin Franklin Johnson typescript statement is comprised of one undated manuscript, written by Johnson, of his affiliation with the LDS Church.

The Victor W. Jorgensen papers (circa 1870-1970s) consist of photocpies of Jorgensen's research files concerning LDS polygamy.

The Scott G. Kenney collection (1820-1984) reflects the research interests of Scott G. Kenney during the 1970s and early 1980s for a projected biography of Joseph F. Smith (1838-1901). The collection consists of typescripts made by Kenney, as well as photocopies of diaries and letters. Scott G. Kenney (b. 1946) is a historical researcher, a writer, and a musician.

The Frederick Kesler papers (1829-1985) consist of record books, daybooks, diaries, newspaper clippings, printed materials, photographs, books, and personal artifacts. Kesler was a mill-wright and bishop of Salt Lake 16th Ward. Click here to view the digitized items from the collection.

The Ralph Martin McGrath term paper (1965) is titled "Was Austin Cowles a Conspirator against the Life of the Prophet?" The paper conclusively demonstrates that Austin Cowles, of whom McGrath is a decendant, had no role in the conspiracy against the LDS prophet, Joseph Smith.

The Joseph W. Musser papers (circa 1930s) are notes from a book of remembrance by Musser, but also include a great deal of notes, usually about dreams and visions, by Lorin C. Wooley. Both Musser and Wooley broke from the LDS Church over the issues of the cessation of polygamy and priesthood in the early 20th century.

The Lynn Pulsipher essay (circa 1977) entitled, "Post-1890 Plural Marriage in Mexico Between 1890 and 1904" consist of a paper written by Pulsipher for a Brigham Young University history course. The paper is a study of LDS Church polygamy continuing in Mexico after the Manifesto of 1890 and of the role of Anthony W. Ivins in performing plural marriages in Mexico.

The Henry Weeks Sanderson autobiography and family history (1884-1887) was written by Sanderson (b. 1829), a man of many trades who settled in Utah.