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Cochranism collection, circa 1818-1983
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McDermott, Don
- Title
- Cochranism collection
- Dates
- circa 1818-1983 (inclusive)18161983
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MS 0470
- Summary
- The Cochranism collection (circa 1816-1983) consists of photocopied primary and secondary sources on the life of Jacob Cochran and the sect which he founded, including photocopies of legal documents. Also included is correspondence to various libraries and institutions seeking information on Jacob Cochran and Cochranism, particularly on whether any members of the Cochran sect later joined the LDS Church.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Jacob Cochran was a Maine preacher who started his own religious sect, advocating rebaptism and opposing marriage. He was imprisoned for adultery in 1819 and the sect soon died out.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Cochranism collection (circa 1816-1983) consists of photocopies of articles, history excerpts, and court documents regarding Jacob Cochran and the religious sect he founded in 1816. These materials were collected by Don McDermott, a graduate student at the University of Utah, while he was conducting research to determine if any of the Cochran sect later joined the LDS Church.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence
Correspondence to/from Dr. Everett L. Cooley requesting information regarding Cochranism from other institutions.
|
1981-1983 |
| 1 | 2 | "The Conchran Delusion" | |
| 1 | 3 | Photocopies of court documents | 1819 |
| 1 | 4 | Photocopy of Jacob Cochrane letter | |
| 1 | 5 | Articles regarding the history of Kennebunk | |
| 1 | 6 | Article regarding the history of York Maine | |
| 1 | 7 | Maine Historical Society Quarterly
Photocopy of volume 20 number 1.
|
1980 |
| 1 | 8 | Copied article from the Newburyport Herald | 1819 |
| 1 | 9 | Photocopied news clipping article regarding Jacob Cochrane | 1895-1896 |
| 1 | 10 | Photocopied report of the trial of Jacob Cochrane | 1819 |
| Reel | |||
| 1 | 1 | Microfilm reel copy of "Cochranism Delineated" by E. Stinchfield | 1819 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Free love--Maine
- Latter Day Saint churches--History--19th century
Personal Names
- Cochran, Jacob
Geographical Names
- Maine--Church history--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Correspondence
- Legal documents
Finding aid created by Mark Evans.
1986 (last modified: 2019)
