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Topics include Book of Mormon archaeology and doctrine, the wheel in ancient America.

For additional information on Book of Mormon archaeology see the Thomas Stuart Ferguson correspondence files in box 17.

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Book of Mormon archaeological research by Ferguson and others, Mr. Marriott's financial support, Mexican and Guatemalan trip reports.

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Concerning Ferguson's research on Book of Mormon archaeology, expeditions, Mr. Marriott's financial backing, letter to President George Albert Smith concerning trip to Mexico and Guatemala.

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Concerning Ferguson's presentation to General Authorities about Book of Mormon archaeology, Ferguson's research and paper entitled "Suggestions for Making Greater and More Effective Use of the Book of Mormon," J. Reuben Clark letter concerning Book of Mormon archaeology, letter from First Presidency to Mr. Marriott concerning Arlington H. Mallery's research.

Scope and Contents Letter and notes concerning Arlington H. Mallery's research, correspondence concerning approval of Ferguson's research, Ferguson's research, the First Presidency's denial for archaeological research funding, Ferguson's search for corporate and private sponsors, pamphlet concerning formation of New World Archaeological Foundation, Ferguson's request for Mr. Marriott's help in obtaining permission to use military helicopters for expedition to Mexico and denial due to Korean Conflict,...

Scope and Contents Ferguson's Mexico expedition field report, Pedro Armillas' field reports, Ferguson's request for financial assistance for the New World Archaeological Foundation, acknowledgement of receipt of contribution to the New World Archaeological Foundation, Ferguson's report to First Presidency on excavation, Ferguson's handwritten letter to Mr. Marriott explaining his reason for Book of Mormon research, Ferguson's request and Mr. Marriott's refusal for financing for book, ...

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Itineraries, immunization information, transportation, supplies, maps, unidentified visit report for A. H. Mallery.

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Report on Mexico and Guatemala.

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New World Archaeological Foundation petition to Max C. Fleischmann Foundation, copies of various letters from researchers concerning Ferguson's research, pictures of Book of Mormon figurines, map.

Scope and Contents From the Series: The materials in this section were Mr. Marriott's home files. Some materials have been added or reorganized, but the original order was preserved as much as possible. Mr. Marriott's original listing of these files can be found in box 102. Included are documents regarding various clubs and organizations such as the American Motors Corporation, research materials and notes on religious subjects and topics of interest to Mr. Marriott, hobbies, speeches delivered by Mr. Marriott, correspondence...