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Darell D. Thorpe papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1563

Scope and Contents

The Darell D.Thorpe papers (1976-1987) are composed of manuscripts, notes and research relating to Thorpe's writings on theology and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Also included is a manuscript of a short-story, "The Last Resort," that Thorpe wrote as an adolescent and a manuscript outlining LDS theology by David L. Charlesworthy.

Dates

  • 1976-1987

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical Note

Darell D. Thorpe was an LDS missionary in California during the 1980s and hosted a radio talk show. The focus of his research explored relationships between the occult and popular music and critiqued challenges to LDS religious beliefs.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Darell D.Thorpe papers (1976-1987) are composed of manuscripts, notes and research relating to Thorpe's writings on theology and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Also included is a manuscript of a short-story, "The Last Resort," that Thorpe wrote as an adolescent and a manuscript outlining LDS theology by David L. Charlesworthy. Darell D. Thorpe was an LDS missionary in California during the 1980s and hosted a radio talk show. The focus of his research explored relationships between the occult and popular music and critiqued challenges to LDS religious beliefs.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Darell D. Thorpe in 1995.

Processing Information

Processed by Scott Springer in 1996.
Title
Inventory of the Darell D. Thorpe papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Scott Springer.
Date
1996 (last modified: 2019)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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