Daniel H. Ludlow papers
Scope and Contents
Collection contains the personal papers of Daniel H. Ludlow. Includes correspondences, research notes, bibliographies, and other materials about studying the scriptures, the Encyclopedia of Mormonism, the Book of Mormon Critical Text project, and statements by the prophets of the Restoration. Also included is information on the Dead Sea Scrolls and Brigham Young University's Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Dated from 1962 to 2000.
Dates
- Creation: 1962-2000
Creator
- Ludlow, Daniel H. (Person)
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 Daniel H. Ludlow papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical / Historical
Daniel H. Ludlow was born on March 17, 1924 and died February 14, 2009. Dr. Ludlow attended Utah State University, Indiana University and Columbia University. He taught at Utah State University from 1947-52 and Brigham Young University from 1955-72, where he served as dean of religious instruction and director of the Institute of Mormon Studies. Dr. Ludlow worked for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in several capacities including as director of teacher support services for the Church Educational System and director of the Correlation department.
Extent
12 cartons (12 linear ft.)
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged in fifteen series: 1. Daniel H. Ludlow papers on the Book of Mormon Critical Text project, 1998-2000. 2. Daniel H. Ludlow papers on Book of Mormon geography, 1988-1994. 3. Daniel H. Ludlow papers on correlation, 1962-1987. 4. Daniel H. Ludlow papers on the Encyclopedia of Mormonism, 1985-1995. 5. Daniel H. Ludlow papers on the Jerusalem Center, 1967-1989. 6. Daniel H. Ludlow papers on Jesus Christ The Beloved Son, 1995. 7. Daniel H. Ludlow papers on the LDS Edition of the Bible, 1998. 8. Daniel H. Ludlow papers on We Believe in... Jesus Christ, date of production not identified. 9. Daniel H. Ludlow papers on Questions from Missionaries and Answers from Mission Presidents, date of production not identified. 10. Daniel H. Ludlow materials which might be eventually sent to parents and youth, 1980. 11. Daniel H. Ludlow files of prophetic statements, 1960's-1970's. 12. Daniel H. Ludlow papers on the Dead Sea Scrolls, date of production not identified. 13. Daniel H. Ludlow files on the scriptures, date of production not identified. 14. Daniel H. Ludlow general files, 1968-1995. and 15. Daniel H. Ludlow digital files, date of production not identified.
Custodial History
Daniel H. Ludlow left the materials to his wife Luene upon his death in 2009. Materials were given to his son Victor Ludlow upon Luene's death in 2011. Victor Ludlow donated the materials to the L. Tom Perry Special Collections in December 2011.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Victor H. Ludlow; December 2011.
Appraisal
Office files (University Archives collecting policy, July 2003).
Processing Information
Processed; J. Gordon Daines III; February 2012.
Addendum processed; Erin Owens; December 2014.
Subject
- Ludlow, Daniel H. -- Archives (Person)
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Organization)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Register of Daniel H. Ludlow papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- J. Gordon Daines III
- Date
- 7 February 2012
- 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