Strang, James Jesse, 1813-1856
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1813-1856
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Research materials relating to John Cook Bennett
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1301
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with Dr. Frederick C. Waite and Dale L. Morgan, printed material, and numerous notes and references relative to the life and activities of John C. Bennett.
Dates:
1804-1867
Church of Jesus Christ records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 445
Scope and Contents
The Church of Jesus Christ (Strangites) was established by James Jesse Strang in 1844, though they claim to be the successor of the Mormon Church founded in 1830.
Compilation of typescripts of correspondence of James J. Strang, Wingfield Watson and other Strangites; biographical sketches and doctrinal outlines. Many items have more than one letter per typescript page.
Compilation of typescripts of correspondence of James J. Strang, Wingfield Watson and other Strangites; biographical sketches and doctrinal outlines. Many items have more than one letter per typescript page.
Dates:
1844-1958
James Jesse Strang papers
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 400
Scope and Contents
Correspondence of six items. Five are addressed to Strang and one is addressed to H. D. McCulloch, a follower of Strang. Also with the materials is a letter of appointment to make Strang a mail carrier. Also included is a handwritten copy of Strang's "Municipalities" which is found in chapter 27 of his "The Book of the Law of the Lord." With the materials is a copy of the Michigan legislature's rules dated 1854.
Dates:
1846-1956
James Jesse Strang transcription
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1226
Scope and Contents
Handcopied transcription from the "Plates found by James J. Strang." The authenticity of the item is in question and the precise date is unknown.
Dates:
approximately 1850
A true history of the rise of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, of the restoration of the holy priesthood and the late discovery of ancient American records
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 756
Scope and Contents
Two pamphlets. The items were originally published in 1849. The items are identical except that one is eight pages larger than the other and has additional material. Adams writes that James Jesse Strang was the true successor to the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith. Adams also presents material on the founding of that faith.
Dates:
1982