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Literature

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Cedar Breaks

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231211001]
Identifier: MSS 1630
Scope and Contents

Two typewritten manuscripts of the story "Cedar Breaks." Each of the versions contains the fictional story of a Mormon family in Cedar City, Utah practicing polygamy. The story was published in 1976 under the title, "Zion Town."

Dates: 1967

Edgar Lyon and family papers, 1915-1971

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2341 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Publications written by the Lyon family.

Dates: Other: 1915-1971

Susan Ertz letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232501442]
Identifier: MSS 6178
Abstract

Two page letter from Susan Ertz to the editor of the Boston Evening Transcript. Ertz wrote the letter in response to comments that had been made in the paper because of her book “The Proselyte” about Mormons. She addresses what she feels are the problems with many books about Mormons and says that there are only a few which are worth reading, which she names. Dated 1933.

Dates: 1933

Infatuation : a fiction founded on fact

 Collection — Volume 1: [Barcode: 31197233290417]
Identifier: Vault MSS 509
Scope and Contents

Typewritten manuscript of an unpublished book entitled; "Infatuation: A Fiction Founded on Fact." This work is a novel based on the author's negative experiences with Mormonism.

Dates: 1858

Wilford D. Lee papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1553
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Wilford D. Lee. It includes unpublished manuscripts; drafts of short stories, essays, dramas; personal and family history papers; correspondence; educational papers; and other miscellaneous papers, dated circa 1915-1981.

Dates: approximately 1915-1981

Louis C. Midgley papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2806
Scope and Contents

Contains manuscripts, correspondence, and legal materials related to anti-Mormon studies by Midgley. Also includes information on a lawsuit involving the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS). Materials date from 1965 to 2003.

Dates: Approximately 1965-2003

My story

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324482]
Identifier: MSS SC 2517
Scope and Contents

Typewritten autobiography. Berrett tells about his life, about his career, and about the books he wrote. Also included are photocopies of letters received by Berrett from many prominent Mormon Church leaders.

Dates: 1924-1971

Orson F. Whitney manuscript for Elias : An Epic of the Ages, 1914

 Sub-Series — Box 2: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231038446], Folder: 4-14
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Materials include transcriptions of an epic poem, titled "Elias: An Epic of the Ages," written by Orson F. Whitney. It is his attempt to present doctrinal, prophetic, and historical themes of Mormonism through poetry. It begins at the bilbilcal creation of the world and ends with the last days. It was originally published in 1904 without Whitney's knowledge, but revised and published by Whitney himself in 1914. Dated 1914.

Dates: 1914

Orson F. Whitney poetry, date of production not identified

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231038594], Folder: 7-12
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

The six folders contain originals and transcriptions of Orson F. Whitney's original poetry. Whitney was a romantic poet so much of his poetry is about religion, love, history, and nature. Most of the poetry titles are alphabetized. Date of production not identified.

Dates: date of production not identified

Orson F. Whitney writings of others, approximately 1842-1918

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 2 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Materials include magazines, articles, sermons, and poetry by other authors collected by Orson F. Whitney. There is material written by famous authors as well as less famous members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It seems that someone at one point had gathered these clippings and keepsakes into a scrapbook of some sort. Date of production not identified.

Dates: approximately 1842-1918