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Latter Day Saint churches -- Controversial literature

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:

A. J. Anderson letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230307982]
Identifier: MSS SC 984
Scope and Contents

Letter to "Charley" Moffett expressing good wishes, concern over being traced by means of the postal service, and the welfare of Anderson's wife.

Dates: 1877

Anti-Mormon lecture notes

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233605986]
Identifier: MSS 7918
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: approximately 1918

Anti-Mormon Literature in Antigua, West Indies

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197221961359]
Identifier: MSS 8481
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1980-1986

H. B. Colton letter

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4205
Abstract

Amusing letter from a bored and overworked railroad office worker.

Dates: 1857

Orson Hyde Elliott autobiography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230364256]
Identifier: MSS 2059
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1899

Scott Faulring research collection on Jerald and Sandra Tanner

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1580
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1959-1984

Kate Field autographed note

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239244889]
Identifier: MSS 9128
Scope and contents

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.

Dates: 1886 January 11

Hancock County records

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230236942]
Identifier: MSS SC 212
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1840-1963

Johnson, Benjamin F., 1903

 Item — Box 8: Series 9; Series 10 [Barcode: 31197230220631], Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 823 Series 9

Ashbel Kitchell diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230306885]
Identifier: MSS SC 922
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1831