Reed A. Stout, "Memorandum re The Mormon Hierarchy by Michael Quinn"

File — Box: 1, Folder: 5-7

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Reed A. Stout papers (1939-1997) contain correspondence, a diary, and reviews of the writings of D. Michael Quinn, a Mormon historian. Stout critiques Quinn's works, focusing on "The Mormon War of 1838" which took place in Dewitt, Carroll County, Missouri. This war occurred when non-Mormons tried to prevent Mormons from voting in the U.S. presidential election on 6 August 1838. This propelled non-Mormons to vote against the settlement of Mormons in Carroll County, and it was decided that those who were already settled would be required to leave the state.

Dates

1939-1997

Conditions Governing Access

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