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Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

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 Smith III letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230336205]
Identifier: MSS 1044
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of handwritten and signed letters. The items were written from Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri and were addressed to "Cousin" Samuel H. B. Smith. The materials relate to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to politics in Utah.

Dates: 1867-1914
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Smith III letters

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