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Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Diggle family papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197223103141]
Identifier: MSS 2208
Scope and Contents Mainly letters to the Samuel and Sarah Diggle family, in Iowa, from relatives, including Elizabeth W. Andrew and George Openshaw, Salt Lake City; Nancy W. Butterworth, Mary Diggle, and Mary Banks, Heywood, Lancashire, England; and Robert B. Whitaker, Kenosha, Wisconsin. Topics include family news, plural marriage, Brigham Young, and the family of Joseph Smith Jr. Envelopes accompany several of the letters. Includes letters from children of Elizabeth Andrew and Nancy Butterworth. Also...
Dates: 1854-1893
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Diggle family papers

Mormon splinter groups collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232482296]
Identifier: MSS 1634
Scope and Contents

Papers, research notes, and correspondence. These items relate to the numerous off-shoots of the two largest Mormon denominations, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church or LDS Church) and the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS church) and their leaders. Also included is a photocopy of a letter by the Mormon prophet, Joseph Smith (1805-1844).

Dates: 1844-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mormon splinter groups collection

Israel A. Smith letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230321439]
Identifier: MSS SC 2299
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letters addressed to "Dear Brother," Frank S. Hawkins. Smith acknowledges receiving materials from Hawkins and comments on the "Book of Commandments" (Doctrine and Covenants) and on Paul, the apostle.

Dates: 1945-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Israel A. Smith letters

Joseph Byron Smith correspondence

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230335991]
Identifier: MSS 1047
Scope and Contents

Typewritten letter dated 24 May 1962 and addressed to the editior of the "Saint's Herald" of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Smith writes in response to an article in the Saint's Herald about the Mormon Church in Utah relating to its stand on Blacks holding the priesthood. Smith refers to several verses of scripture to show that the stand is correct. A letter acknowleding Smith's letter is also attached.

Dates: 1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Byron Smith correspondence

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Harrison County (Iowa) 1
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Kenosha (Wis.) 1
Land surveys 1
Latter Day Saint churches 1
Latter Day Saint churches -- History -- 19th century 1
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Latter Day Saint churches -- Presidents -- Correspondence 1
Latter Day Saints 1
Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Correspondence 1
Notes 1
Photocopies 1
Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1
Pottawattamie County (Iowa) 1
Race -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- History -- Sources 1
Salt Lake City (Utah) 1
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