Abstract The Tammy J. Braithwaite autobiography (2003) is a personal account of her spiritual involvement with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and crucial events that took place in her lifetime and is titled, "Journey to the Center of My Soul." Tammy Braithwaite was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. Upon raising her family, she began a serious study of the LDS religion. She spent eight years researching the LDS faith and in 1996, she had her name removed from the records of...

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The Newell G. Bringhurst photograph collection consist of research materials related to Bringhurst's books as well as personal materials related to his family and personal travels.

Abstract The David J. Buerger papers (1820-1986) contain correspondence, personal diary entries, research notes, copies of papers (both published and unpublished), newspaper clippings, class notes and projects, copies of diary and letter transcripts where the originals are stored in other archival repositories, pamphlets, and excerpts from published works. The largest body of documents on any one subject pertains to LDS temple ceremonies and ordinances. Buerger compiled a file of one hundred and one...

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The Francis M. Darter correspondence (1918) consist of two letters written by Darter to a Brother Sturm. He discusses being reinstated into the LDS Church, a book he has written that does not agree with church leaders, and preparing for the final days of the earth.

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The George L. Dockstader papers (1843-2001) consist of biographical materials, documents, correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, publications, and books. The bulk of the papers focuses upon correspondence, publications, and assorted materials pertaining to the ideas and activities of Mormon fundamentalists, particularly the Le Baron-led Church of the Firstborn of the Fulness of Times.

Abstract The G.T. (George Trevier) Harrison papers (1802-1994) are a collection of studies of LDS Church doctrine, Christianity, and some politics written and collected by G.T. Harrison, who in the inventory will be referred to as GTH. Once a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), Harrison later became an atheist and continued his study of the history and theology of the LDS Church, as well as other Christian religions. He wrote several books, including ...

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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.

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The Duane E. Jeffery papers (1814-2011) consist of professional and administrative materials, research materials, subject files, and professional writings by Jeffery. Jeffery was a distinguished professor at Brigham Young University (BYU) specializing in evolutionary genetics.

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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.

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The George A. Meyer essay (1960s) consist of a paper by Meyer entitled "A Critique of Mormonism and the Negro." Meyer's paper critiques a 54-page tract by John J. Stewart, a prolific writer on the subject of Latter Day Saint doctrine, entitled "Mormonism and the Negro."