John W. Rigdon lecture

Collection

Identifier: MS 0354

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Scope and Contents

The John W. Rigdon lecture (1906) was written by Rigdon on the early history of the LDS Church. It is a reminiscent history of the LDS Church, centered around the narrator's father, Sidney Rigdon. Rigdon describes events in Nauvoo and asserts that his father did not write the Book of Mormon.

Dates

1906

Creator

Rigdon, John W. (Person)

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Biographical Sketch

John W. Rigdon was the son of Sidney Rigdon (1793-1876), an important figure in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The John W. Rigdon lecture (1906) was written by Rigdon on the early history of the LDS Church. It is a reminiscent history of the LDS Church, centered around the narrator's father, Sidney Rigdon. Rigdon describes events in Nauvoo and asserts that his father did not write the Book of Mormon.

Existence and Location of Originals

Original located at the Washington State Historical Society, Tacoma, Washington.

Processing Information

Processed by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam in 1983.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Rigdon, John W. (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Inventory of the John W. Rigdon lecture
Author: Finding aid prepared by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam.
Date: 1983 (last modified: 2019)
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

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