Nauvoo, 1841 July-1846

File — Box: 8, Folder: 3

Identifier: E

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Notes questioning the reason those who were attacked in Carthage jail removed their temple garments before they were incarcerated; discussion of the involvement of Joseph Smith and other early church leaders in freemasonry; correspondence of Smith, excerpted from the George A. Smith papers; John Nuttall's narrative of John Taylor's reaffirmation of the divinity of the law of plural marriage; John L. McKenzie's writings on "Biblical Concubines"; and correspondence with author Juanita Brooks about Nightfall at Nauvoo.

Dates

1841 July-1846

Conditions Governing Access

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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.