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John W. Fitzgerald papers, 1967-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fitzgerald, John W. (John William), 1907-
- Title
- John W. Fitzgerald papers
- Dates
- 1967-1973 (inclusive)19671973
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MS 0239
- Summary
- 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.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
John William Fitzgerald was born on 30 July 1907 to William C. Fitzgerald and Ethel E. Enniss. He graduated from Brigham Young University with his bachelor's and master's degrees in 1929 and 1940. He received his doctorate from Stanford University. He served a mission for the LDS Church from 1934-1936 and married Mary Elsie Barr in 1937. Fitzgerald was a principal in the Granite School District and of Morningside Elementary School. He was disfellowshipped from the LDS Church after a dispute over African Americans and the priesthood.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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. The collection also contains an autobiography by Fitzgerald.
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
Processing Note
Processed by Della L. Dye in 1983.
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Related Materials
See also the John W. Fitzgerald papers located at Utah State University.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Volume | ||
| 1 | 1 | Transition: From Sagebrush to Satellites | 1967 |
| 1 | 2 | Conflict | 1973 |
| 1 | 3 | Sails Against the Wind | 1972 |
| Folder | |||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence | 1972-1973 |
| 1 | 2 | Personal Statements | 1972-1973 |
| 1 | 3 | Miscellaneous
Articles, interview, and poetry.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- African American Latter Day Saints
- Latter Day Saint churches--Apostates
- Latter Day Saints--Controversial literature
Personal Names
- Fitzgerald, John W. (John William), 1907---Archives
Finding aid prepared by Della L. Dye.
1983 (last modified: 2019)
