LaMar Peterson-Excommunication

File — Box: 50, Folder: 22

Identifier: E

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence pertaining to the trial and excommunication of Peterson and his wife Faye Peterson in 1969. Letters between Peterson and the High Council; formal notice of excommunication; letters of support for the Petersons from family members requesting excommunication as well; other letters of support from friends including Juanita Brooks and Sterling McMurrin.

Dates

1844-1994

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.