Notes on early foundations of Mormonism
Scope and Contents
Contains two bound booklets of notes by a non-Mormon in or around Liverpool, England, possibly a preacher, for an anti-Mormon speech or article titled "Mormonism." Includes references to the visions and revelations of Joseph Smith, the translation of the Book of Mormon, and the founding of Mormonism. One set of notes writes in direct response to a work by B. H. Roberts, and both sets of notes are nearly identical in content. Includes direct quotes from the 1890 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants. Also includes transcriptions of each item. Dated approximately 1890.
Dates
- approximately 1890
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Notes on early foundations of Mormonism must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.
Extent
4 folders (0.2 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Purchased from Tschanz Rare Books in September 2017.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased; Tschanz Rare Books; September 2017.
Appraisal
LDS cultural, social, and religious history (19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts collection development policy IV.a.i.1, November 2013).
Existence and Location of Originals
Original document for the notes titled "Mormonism" are located in folder 1. Original document for the second notes also titled "Mormonism" are located in folder 2.
Existence and Location of Copies
Transcriptions of originals for the notes titled "Mormonism" are located in folder 3. Transcriptions of originals for the second notes also titled "Mormonism" are located in folder 4.
Processing Information
Processed; Giselle McIntire, student manuscript processor, and Ryan K. Lee, curator; 2017.
- Title
- Register of Notes on early foundations of Mormonism
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Giselle McIntire
- Date
- 2017 September 18
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States