Joseph Smith portraits : a search for the prophet's likeness
Scope and Contents note
Items include research notes and materials regarding the many different representations of Joseph Smith (1805-1844). Contains copies of these likenesses, and also contains information on the different artists who have created them, particularly Sutcliffe Maudsley. A large portion of the material deals with the death mask of Joseph Smith, and its comparison to his portraits. Also includes information on physical traits of members of Joseph Smith's family, with photographs of them. There are replicas of the death masks of Joseph & Hyrum Smith, several oversized photographs, drafts of & publication information for the book, "Joseph Smith Portraits: A Search for the Prophet's Likeness," and computer disks that also contain research material & drafts. Finally, there is a manuscript item that compiles information on various LDS topics, most specifically marriage.
Dates
- approximately 1975-1997
Creator
- Hatch, Ephraim (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is generally open without restriction for both reference use and for limited publication (quoting, paraphrasing, etc.). Select materials, which have either copyright or contractual agreement restrictions, may not be reproduced in whole for publication or distribution without the expressed permission of the holders of that property. These materials, which include many illustrations, have been clearly marked with the intellectual property owner's information.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Joseph Smith Portraits: A Search for the Prophet's Likeness must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Extent
4 cartons (4 linear ft.)
1 oversize box (1.66 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Items include research notes and materials regarding the many different representations of Joseph Smith (1805-1844). Contains copies of these likenesses, and also contains information on the different artists who have created them, particularly Sutcliffe Maudsley. A large portion of the material deals with the death mask of Joseph Smith, and its comparison to his portraits.
Other Finding Aids note
A more detailed finding aid is available in print in the repository.
Other Finding Aids
File-level inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/MSS2072.xml
Appraisal note
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Processing Information note
Processed; curator of 19th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Joseph Smith portraits : a search for the prophet's likeness
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by the curator of 19th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts.
- Date
- 2000
- 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.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States