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Lyn Richard Jacobs papers, 1826-1995
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jacobs, Lyn Richard, 1955-
- Title
- Lyn Richard Jacobs papers
- Dates
- 1826-1995 (inclusive)18261995
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2041
- Summary
- The Lyn Richard Jacobs papers (1936-1995) contain his dissertation, as well as extensive research on various subjects, mostly connected to religion in America. There is an extensive archive of articles pertaining to Native American, Judeo-Christian and LDS religions. It also contains numberous essays written by Jacobs and others.
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Lyn Richard Jacobs papers (1936-1995) contain his dissertation, as well as extensive research on various subjects, mostly connected to religion in America. There is an extensive archive of articles pertaining to Native American, Judeo-Christian and LDS religions. It also contains numberous essays written by Jacobs and others.
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
Dissertation DocumentsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Dissertation Guidelines |
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| 1 | 2 | Dissertation Documents and Correspondence |
1990 |
| 1 | 3-5 | Dissertation Mock-Up |
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| 1 | 6-7 | "Native American Prophetic Movements of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries" |
1993 |
EssaysReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Essays
"A Brief Historical Outline of the Jehovah's Witnesses," 1979;
"Melchizedek in Early Hebrew Literature,"1981;
"Tillich--A Critique," 1981;
"Critique of Descartes Argument for the Existence of God Found in Meditation III," 1982;
"Matthew 17:1-13 'The Transfiguration,'" 1983;
"The Apocalypse of Abraham, Chapters 9-32," 1983;
Melchizedek, Literary-Political Commodity," 1986;
"The Gospel of Thomas and Interpretation," 1987;
"The Book of Mormon--A Contemporary Symbol of Authority," 1987
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1979-1987 |
| 2 | 2 | Essays
"The Gospel of Philip," 1988;
"The Religion of Tenskwatawa: A Response to Shawnee Colonization," 1988;
"Michael Wigglesworth--A Patient, Suffering Saint," 1988;
"The Origin of Piute (Paviotso) Ghost Dance: An Ethnohistorical Perspective," 1988;
"Logos in Plotinus," 1988;
"Delaware, Colonization and Survival," 1989;
"Origin and Function of American Revivalism-Jonathan Edwards to the Early Nineteenth Century," 1989;
"Tenskawatawa as Incarnation of Algonquin Culture-Hero Nanabozho," 1995;
|
1988-1995 |
| 2 | 3 | Essays
"When was Uncle Tom's Cabin first Issued?" 1977,1994;
"Millennium Literature of the 'Second Great Awakening,'";
"Colonial Conversion"
|
1977,1994 |
| 2 | 4 | Musical Lyrics, Correspondence and Sermons
These are color copies only. The originals have been retained by the donor.
|
1826-1832 |
Doctoral Exams and Philosophy ClassworkReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1 | Ph.D Comprehensive Exams |
|
| 3 | 2 | Course Proposals and Applications |
1986-1993 |
| 3 | 3 | Philosophy Class Guidelines |
|
| 3 | 4 | Philosophy Class papers |
1994-1995 |
| 3 | 5 | Philosophy 101 Class papers |
1995 |
| 3 | 6 | Philosophy 100 Class papers |
1995 |
| 3 | 7 | "The Papyrus Fragments of the Greek New Testament" |
1936 |
Class papers, Notes and CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 4 | 1 | Anthropology 105 Class papers |
|
| 4 | 2 | Religion 247 "American Christianity" |
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| 4 | 3 | Notes and Correspondence |
1994 |
| 4 | 4 | Amanda Porterfield Documents |
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| 4 | 5 | Magazine Articles |
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| 4 | 6 | Receipts and Book Mock-ups |
Biblical and Mormon DocumentsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 5 | 1 | "Introduction to the Bible" Documents |
|
| 5 | 2 | Parables and Essays |
1989 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 Corinthians 15:12-15 "There is no Resurrection of the Dead" |
1984 |
| 5 | 4 | Sunstone Theological Symposium Documents |
1986-1987 |
| 5 | 5 | Hugh Nibley Documents and Articles |
1960-1979 |
| 5 | 6 | "New World Metaphysics" |
|
| 5 | 7 | "American Indian Culture and Research Journal Documents" |
1995 |
| 5 | 8 | "Mormon Library" |
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| 5 | 9 | Book Lists |
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| 5 | 10 | Outlines and Bibliographies |
Journal ArticlesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 6 | 1 | New Testament Articles |
| 6 | 2 | American History Articles |
| 6 | 3 | Native American Articles |
| 6 | 4 | Articles and Bibliographies |
Religion ArticlesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 7 | 1-4 | Religion Articles |
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| 7 | 5 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Articles |
|
| 7 | 6 |
" Shaking the Wild Document"
|
1985 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Indians of North America--Religion--Sources
Personal Names
- Jacobs, Lyn Jacob, 1955---Archives
Geographical Names
- United States--Religion--Sources
Finding aid created by Elizabeth Rogers
2003 (last modified: 2020)
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