Challenge to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a list of demands made by a group of Indian activists to the Mormon Church. It charges that the Mormon missionary efforts among the Indians is an attempt to "brainwash" and is aimed at "destroying" the Indian "culture and heritage." Its demands include composing the Mormon Church "Board" of 76% Indians so that matters relating to the Indians would be resolved favorably to them. Also demanded was the payment of one million dollars annually to the Indians for the next ten years.
Dates
- 1974
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
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 Challenge to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Extent
1 item (1 p.)(0.05 linear ft.)
Custodial History
Donated in 1974.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; 1974.
Appraisal
Ethnic and minority history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.IV, 2007).
- Title
- Register of Challenge to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2010 July 21
- Description rules
- Appm
- 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