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Church Business--Presiding Apostle, 1879 February 20-March 13

 File — Box: 2A, Folder: 24
Identifier: A

Scope and Contents

Correspondence concerning John Taylor's disapproval of members turning to the civil rather than church courts to resolve community disputes; the selection of school textbooks; John Taylor's condemnation of the breaching of land agreements with the Indians or otherwise "oppressing the Lamanites"; publication of Orson Pratt's pamphlet, "A Key to the Universe"; and the Perpetual Emigration Fund.

Dates

  • 1879 February 20-March 13

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 40.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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