African American Latter Day Saints
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
David J. Buerger papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0622
Abstract
The David J. Buerger papers (1820-1986) contain correspondence, personal diary entries, research notes, copies of papers (both published and unpublished), newspaper clippings, class notes and projects, copies of diary and letter transcripts where the originals are stored in other archival repositories, pamphlets, and excerpts from published works. The largest body of documents on any one subject pertains to LDS temple ceremonies and ordinances. Buerger compiled a file of one hundred and one...
Dates:
1842-1988
John W. Fitzgerald papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0239
Abstract
The John W. Fitzgerald papers (1967-1973) consist of writings by Fitzgerald (b. 1907), a member of the LDS Church who was excommunicated due to his views on African Americans and the priesthood. His writings are centered around the LDS Church, the priesthood, and his excommunication.
Dates:
1967-1973
Scott G. Kenney collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0587
Abstract
The Scott G. Kenney collection (1820-1984) reflects the research interests of Scott G. Kenney during the 1970s and early 1980s for a projected biography of Joseph F. Smith (1838-1901). The collection consists of typescripts made by Kenney, as well as photocopies of diaries and letters. Scott G. Kenney (b. 1946) is a historical researcher, a writer, and a musician.
Dates:
1820-1984
Steven K. Madsen collection on Blacks in Utah
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0689
Abstract
The Steven K. Madsen collection on Blacks in Utah (1879-1980) contains photocopied materials about early African Americans in Utah, especially about Green Flake and the community of Union. Included are clippings and book excerpts related to Green Flake, property records for Union, records of Union Fort Cemetery, and reminiscences by relatives of Green Flake. Also included are clippings and other materials on Black people in the LDS Church (1965-1979).
Dates:
1879-1980
George A. Meyer essay
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042143661]
Identifier: MS 0377
Abstract
The George A. Meyer essay (1960s) consist of a paper by Meyer entitled "A Critique of Mormonism and the Negro." Meyer's paper critiques a 54-page tract by John J. Stewart, a prolific writer on the subject of Latter Day Saint doctrine, entitled "Mormonism and the Negro."
Dates:
1960s
Lowry Nelson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0115
Abstract
The Lowry Nelson papers (1906-1985) consists of the personal and professional papers of Lowry Nelson, a rural sociologist born in Utah. Included are autobiographies, diaries, correspondence, research, writings, publications, and speeches.
Dates:
1906-1985
Mark E. Petersen speech [typescript]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042135147]
Identifier: MS 0376
Abstract
The Mark E. Petersen speech [typescript] (1954) was given by Petersen while an Apostle of the LDS Church entitled, "Race Problems--As They Affect the Church." Topics discussed in the address include Petersen's belief that African Americans wanted "absorption with the white race" and LDS Church policies regarding miscegenation.
Dates:
1954
LeGrand Richards papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0429
Abstract
The LeGrand Richards papers (1978-1979) contain a transcript of an interview with Richards by Wesley P. Walters and Chris Vlachos. The interview is about the revelation giving Black people the priesthood in the LDS Church. At the time of the revelation, Richards was an Apostle. Also included are copies of correspondence between Richards and the interviewers, a pamphlet containing the interview, and a photocopy of a published article in The Maze of Mormonism.
Dates:
1978-1979