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papers (1820-1986) contain correspondence, personal diary entries, research notes, copies of papers (both published and unpublished), newspaper clippings, class notes and projects, copies of diary and letter transcripts where the originals are stored in other archival repositories,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...

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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."

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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.

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...