Latter Day Saint fundamentalism
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
David J. Buerger papers
George LeRoy Dockstader photograph collection
George LeRoy Dockstader was involved in Mormon fundamentalism in the twentieth century and was an early member of the Church of the Firstborn of the Fulness of Times, formed by Joel LeBaron and his family. The George LeRoy Dockstader photograph collection contains images of Dockstader's family and friends, and photos related to the military, farming, vacations, and Salt Lake City.
Scott G. Kenney collection
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.
Joseph W. Musser papers
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.
Kirk Alan Watson papers
The Kirk Alan Watson papers (1833-2004) contain documents, articles, and correspondence pertaining to Watson's research into the fundamentalist break offs from of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), beginning with early 1900s schisms such as the Eastmanites and moving through the formation of the "Woolley Group" that became the basis for LDS Fundamentalism, notorious for practicing polygamy.
Marianne T. Watson papers
The Marianne T. Watson papers (1944-1951) consist of a newspaper clipping scrapbook, covering the legal prosecution of LDS fundamentalists, general marriage issues, and leadership changes in the LDS Church.