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Art DeHoyos essays on Joseph Smith and masonry

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 7451

Scope and Contents note

Collection consists of two essays discussing the effect of Masonry on Joseph Smith collected by Art DeHoyos. Articles were originally published between 1980 and 1982.

Dates

  • 1980-1982

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Art DeHoyos essays on Joseph Smith and Masonry must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Arturo DeHoyos, born 1959, is an expert on Freemasonry. Raised in Provo, Utah, DeHoyos has written and edited numerous books and articles concerning the rituals, history, and symbolism in Freemasonry. Among his books, Hoyos published "Mormons and Masons: Setting the Record Straight" in June 2007.

Extent

1 folder (0.10 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of two essays discussing the effect of Masonry during the life of Joseph Smith.

Custodial History note

Maintained by Arturo de Hoyos until time of donation.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Arturo de Hoyos; 1982.

Appraisal note

LDS scholarship and historiography (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.III, 2007); The collection helps explain Joseph Smith's relationship with Masonry.

Processing Information note

Processed; Lissa Chandler; 2009.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of Art DeHoyos essays on Joseph Smith and Masonry
Status
Completed
Author
Lissa Chandler
Date
2009
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.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

http://sc.lib.byu.edu/
Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States

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