Latter Day Saint churches -- Controversial literature
Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:
Tammy J. Braithwaite autobiography
Newell G. Bringhurst photograph collection
The Newell G. Bringhurst photograph collection consist of research materials related to Bringhurst's books as well as personal materials related to his family and personal travels.
David J. Buerger papers
Francis M. Darter correspondence
The Francis M. Darter correspondence (1918) consist of two letters written by Darter to a Brother Sturm. He discusses being reinstated into the LDS Church, a book he has written that does not agree with church leaders, and preparing for the final days of the earth.
George Leroy Dockstader papers
The George L. Dockstader papers (1843-2001) consist of biographical materials, documents, correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, publications, and books. The bulk of the papers focuses upon correspondence, publications, and assorted materials pertaining to the ideas and activities of Mormon fundamentalists, particularly the Le Baron-led Church of the Firstborn of the Fulness of Times.
G. T. Harrison papers
Julie Ingeröed autobiography
The Julie Ingeröed autobiography is entitled, "One Year in Utah, or, the Secrets of Mormonism: A True and Honest Account, 1867" was translated by Helge Seljaas.
Duane E. Jeffery papers
The Duane E. Jeffery papers (1814-2011) consist of professional and administrative materials, research materials, subject files, and professional writings by Jeffery. Jeffery was a distinguished professor at Brigham Young University (BYU) specializing in evolutionary genetics.
Scott G. Kenney collection
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.
George A. Meyer essay
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."
Reed Peck manuscript [photocopy]
The Reed Peck manuscript (1839) consists of a photocopy of the original. The title page states that, "The original Reed Peck manuscript purchased Nov. 1943 from Peck's granddaughters Mabel Peck Myer and Hazel Peck Cass in Bainbridge, N.Y. by Fawn M. Brodie." The manuscript presents Peck's reminiscences of LDS Church members.
LaMar Petersen papers
The LaMar Petersen papers (1829-2005) consist of book reviews, correspondence, publications, and an interview concerning Petersen and his controversial research regarding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Ronald E. Poelman speech
The Ronald E. Poelman speech (1984) consist of an original and corrected version entitled "The Gospel and the Church," he delivered in the October 1984 General Conference of the LDS Church. Poelman was a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy at the time of the speech.
J.A.C. Redford papers
The J.A.C. Redford papers (1986-1992) consist of essays on LDS Church doctrine and conservative Christianity. Redford is an composer of concert music, film and television scores, and music for the theater.
Jonas D. Stead papers
The Jonas D. Stead papers (1837-1935) consist of typewritten commentaries on a variety of religious subjects, including sermon extracts, patriarchal blessings, L.D.S. Church historical materials, Biblical passages, and Book of Mormon information.
Sandra Tanner oral history interviews
Thatcher family papers
The Thatcher family papers (1881-1904) consist of the missionary journals and letters of Roy Davis Thatcher and Diana Bean Thatcher.
Cary Trivanovich essay
The Cary Trivanovich essay is entitled "Why I left the Mormon Church: The Seven Major Reasons Why the Church Cannot Be True."