Latter Day Saint churches -- Controversial literature
Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:
A. J. Anderson letter
Letter to "Charley" Moffett expressing good wishes, concern over being traced by means of the postal service, and the welfare of Anderson's wife.
Anti-Mormon lecture notes
Contains two notebooks of notes given at Anti-Mormon lectures likely given in Lancaster, Ohio in 1918. Speakers included Arthur C. Latimer and a Mrs. Williams. The notes document public addresses by disaffected Mormons about polygamy, temple rites, and other aspects of Mormon life.
Anti-Mormon Literature in Antigua, West Indies
Contains Anti-Mormon literature from the island of Antigua in the West Indies. It comes in the form of pamphlets and newspaper articles. There are also a few written documents in response to anti-Mormon theories and ideas. Materials are dated 1980-1986.
H. B. Colton letter
Amusing letter from a bored and overworked railroad office worker.
Orson Hyde Elliott autobiography
Writes of his family's conversion to the Mormon Church prior to his birth; move to Nauvoo, Illinois, 1844; Iowa, 1846; and Utah, 1852. Discusses his disillusionment with Mormonism; and travels in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Includes mention of Brigham Young; plural marriage; Corinne, Utah; and several other topics. Some characters and words are difficult to read in this multi-generation photocopy.
Scott Faulring research collection on Jerald and Sandra Tanner
In addition to extensive oral history interviews, Scott Faulring compiled a comprehensive bibliography of the Tanners' works; collected other known interviews with the Tanners, including those conducted by James D'Arc and Roger Flick; and also helped organize a photographic record of the Tanners and their place of business.
Kate Field autographed note
Contains a signed note by Kate Field an American journalist who was against Mormonism and polygamy. The note contains the quote, "Mormonism is organized treason." It is unclear where or how this note was produced. Dated January 11, 1886.
Hancock County records
Film contains 22 items, including three collections: Nauvoo court records; Eudocia Marsh's Mormons in Hancock County : a Reminiscence; and the Strangite Papers, 1851-1963.
Johnson, Benjamin F., 1903
Ashbel Kitchell diary
This collection consists of 10 leaves photocopied from the holograph of Kitchel's pocket journal concerning an interview with Oliver Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, and Leman Copley. In his opinion, these Mormon leaders were misguided and infers that they were inspired by Satan.