Contains John W. Welch's research materials of Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians. Included with these materials are analyses of the literary structure of the book (particularly the chiasms found in 1st Corinthians 13). Materials dated 1931-1976.

Contains John W. Welch's research materials on John's first epistle. Included with these materials are correspondence between Welch and Lou Mertes concering their research project on the epistle and the chiastic structure found in 1st John 1:1-5:12. Materials dated 2010.

Contains John W. Welch's research materials on the book of 1st Kings. Included with these materials are analyses of the literary structure of the book in various passages including the narrative of Jeroboam, the narrative of Solomon (in both 1st Kings and in Chronicles), and the general chiasmic structure of the book. Materials dated 1967-1985.

Includes John W. Welch's research materials of 1st Nephi, the first book of "The Book of Mormon." Materials include articles pertaining to the chiasms found in 1st Nephi, 1st Nephi's similarities to the book of Isaiah in the Bible, and an outline of Nephi's life. Materials dated 1968-2004.

Includes John W. Welch's research materials on Peter's first epistle. Included with these materials is an analysis of the spirit world in 1st Peter 3:18-4:6 and Andrew M. Mbuvi's article "Temple, exile and identity in 1 Peter." Materials dated 1989-2007.

Contains John W. Welch's research materials on the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel. Included with materials are analyses of chiasms found within the book (including the one found in David's lament), studies of the poetic sections of the books, literary analyses of passages within the book, and general notes about the two books. Materials dated 1967-1986.

Contains John W. Welch's research of Paul's second epistle to the Corinthians. Included with these are analyses on the literary structure of Paul's epistle. Materials dated 1983-1988.

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 3rd Nephi, the eleventh book of "The Book of Mormon." Included with these materials are analyses on the parallelisms between Malachi 3 and 3rd Nephi 24, and chiasms between 3rd Nephi 4-16. Materials dated 1980-2008.