BYU Library - Special Collections

Contains articles, biographies, poems, certificates, diplomas, research papers, bibliographies, notes, letters, and drawings collected by Hugh Nibley. Contents document the life of Hugh Nibley, or are about some of his books or various religious topics. Materials date from 1927 to 2005, bulk from 1963 to 1997.

Miscellaneous notes that Phyllis Jean Black took during her research. Dated approximately 1920 to 1930.

Phyllis Jean Black's transcriptions of and notes about historical correspondence related to her research from 1848 January-March. Dated approximately 1920 to 1930.

Phyllis Jean Black's transcriptions of and notes about historical correspondence related to her research from 1849 May-November. Dated approximately 1920 to 1930.

Contains documentation on John W. Welsh's miscellaneous chiasmus studies. Included in these documents are notes from other organizations (including universities and book dealers) about the usage of chiasms, articles published by organizations such as FARMS, and various notes taken by Robert F. Smith pertaining to topics surrounding the scriptures and their usage of chiasms. Materials dated 1809-2010.

Contains documentation on John W. Welch's other chiasmus studies. Included in these documents are the usages of chiasms in architecture, Mormon culture, WordPerfect documents, and Hamlet. It also includes such documents arguing against chiasms and the potential fallacies of the literary tool. Materials dated 1834-2010.

Includes John W. Welch's research materials on the book of 2nd Kings. Included with these materials are papers dealing with the form of 2nd Kings 5 and Elijah's chariot ride. Materials dated 1973-2006.

Includes John W. Welch's research materials of 2nd Nephi, the second book of "The Book of Mormon." Materials included in this collection are papers pertaining to the chiasms within the book, and Nephi's psalm. Materials dated 1972-2009.

Includes John W. Welch's research materials on the Book of Alma, the ninth book in "The Book of Mormon." Included with these materials are analyses on the chiasms found in Alma 7 and 36, FARM's breakdown on Alma the Younger's conversion experience, and a calligraphy of the chiasm in Alma 36. Materials dated 1968-2005.

Contains John W. Welch's research materials on the book of Deuteronomy. Included with these materials are research papers pertaining to the usage of parallelisms and chiasms in the book, the role of women in the book, and redactions found within the book. Materials dated 1960-2006.