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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

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