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Susan Easton Black research materials

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7660

Scope and Contents

These are research materials used by Susan Easton Black in an academic capacity. She collected these materials in circa 1988 to research the history of the early saints of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They consist of geneological records, church ordinance records, family lists, and biographical notes pertaining to church history.

Dates

  • approximately 1976-1988

Creator

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 Susan Easton Black research materials must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Susan Easton Black became a professor of Brigham Young University in 1978. She holds an Ed.D. from the same university. She is the author of numerous books on the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Extent

3 cartons (3.0 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection has been kept in its original order.

Custodial History

Donated by Susan Easton Black in 1988.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Susan Easton Black; 1988.

Appraisal

This collection provides insight into the history of the early church, and the academic work of Susan Easton Black. Collected in LDS scholarship and historiography (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.III, 2007).

Processing Information

Processed; Leslie Black, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2010.

Title
Register of the Susan Easton Black research materials
Status
Completed
Author
Leslie Black
Date
2010 September 30
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States