Joseph W. Musser papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0328
Scope and Contents
The Joseph W. Musser papers (circa 1930s) are notes from a book of remembrance by Musser, but also include a great deal of notes, usually about dreams and visions, by Lorin C. Wooley. They concern several themes of Mormonism, namely plural marriage, sacred places, and Native Americans or Lamanites.
Dates
- circa 1930s
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.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical Sketch
Both Musser and Wooley broke from the LDS Church over the issues of the cessation of polygamy and priesthood in the early 20th century.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Joseph W. Musser papers (circa 1930s) are notes from a book of remembrance by Musser, but also include a great deal of notes, usually about dreams and visions, by Lorin C. Wooley. Both Musser and Wooley broke from the LDS Church over the issues of the cessation of polygamy and priesthood in the early 20th century.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Copies provided by the Utah State Historical Society.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals are located at the Utah State Historical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Processing Information
Processed by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam in 1983.
- Title
- Inventory of the Joseph W. Musser papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam.
- Date
- 1983 (last modified: 2018)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu