Mark H. Forscutt paper, circa 1862

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Forscutt, Mark H. (Mark Hill), 1834-1903
Title
Mark H. Forscutt paper
Dates
circa 1862 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
Collection Number
MS 0261
Summary
The Mark H. Forscutt paper (circa 1862) consist of Forscutt's partial history of the Morrisite church, of which he served as clerk. The Morrisite church was formed as a result of the death of Joseph Smith Jr. (1805-1844), prophet and president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Repository
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

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

Mark H. Forscutt was a member of the Morrisite movement. During the brief period the Morrisites were organized as a church (1861-1862), he served as clerk of the First Council.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Mark H. Forscutt paper (circa 1862) consist of Forscutt's partial history of the Morrisite church, of which he served as clerk. The manuscript, a photostat copy, deals with events rather than personalities. Forscutt interprets the events and gives his feelings regarding the leadership of the Mormon 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

Processing Note

Processed by Ann Reichman in 1981.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Church of the First Born (Morrisites)--History
  • Latter Day Saint churches--Apostates
  • Morrisite War, 1862

Personal Names

  • Morris, Joseph, 1824-1862