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Byron Marchant papers, 1885-2017
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Marchant, Byron, 1941-
- Title
- Byron Marchant papers
- Dates
- 1885-2017 (inclusive)18852017
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1001
- Summary
- The Byron Marchant papers (1885-2017) contains writings on LDS early history. Included is a reproduction of an unpublished and published manuscript, "Sidney Rigdon, The Real Founder of Mormonism," by William Whitsitt (1885). A paper, "Mormon Exaggerations," and a transcript of a speech, "Mormonism's Connection to the British Enlightenment," both by Marchant, continue the development of the perspectives presented in Whitsitt's book. This collection also contains two pamphlets. The first, "Mormon Roots," is an expansion of Marchant's earlier work, "Mormon Exaggerations," adding sections on the ancestry and psychological makeup of Joseph Smith. "Mr. Joseph Smith, Jr." is an excerpt from Whitsitt's book on Sidney Rigdon. The books in the collection represent Marchant's translation and eidting work.
- 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 Byron Marchant papers (1885-2017) contains writings on LDS early history. Included is a reproduction of an unpublished and published manuscript, "Sidney Rigdon, The Real Founder of Mormonism," by William Whitsitt (1885). A paper, "Mormon Exaggerations," and a transcript of a speech, "Mormonism's Connection to the British Enlightenment," both by Marchant, continue the development of the perspectives presented in Whitsitt's book. This collection also contains two pamphlets and two books. The first, "Mormon Roots," is an expansion of Marchant's earlier work, "Mormon Exaggerations," adding sections on the ancestry and psychological makeup of Joseph Smith. "Mr. Joseph Smith, Jr." is an excerpt from Whitsitt's book on Sidney Rigdon. The books in the collection represent Marchant's translation and eidting work.
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 | 1-17 | "Sidney Rigdon, The Real Founder of Mormonism"
By William H. Whitsitt. Folders 3-5 contain a photocopy of Whitsitt's book, Origin of the Disciples of Christ, 1888. This book was originally included as "Section the Second," in the original edition of "Sidney Rigdon, The Real Founder of Mormonism."
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1885 |
| 1 | 18 | "Mormon Exaggerations"
A paper evaluating Mark Hoffman's "White Salamander" letter, Sidney Rigdon's "Gold Bible," and Joseph Smith's First Vision.
|
1988 |
| 1 | 19 | "Mormonisn's Connection to the British Enlightenment"
A speech, given in Salt Lake City, discussing connections between Mormonism and John Locke.
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1988 |
| 1 | 20 | Metamorphosis Publishing Catalogs | 1989 |
| 2 | 1-7 | "Revelation '78 Black Priesthood Altercation: How Colonial New England Helped Engineer the Racist Policy" | |
| 2 | 8 | Mormon Roots; Mr. Joseph Smith, Junior | 1994 |
| 2 | 9 | Byron Marchant, "New England Patriots and Outlaws" | 1995 |
| 2 | 10 | Byron Marchant, "Mormon Roots" | 1994 |
| 3 | 1-2 | Published version of William H. Whitsitt, Sidney Rigdon, the Real Founder of Mormonism
Edited by Byron Marchant.
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2017 |
| 3 | 3 | Bruno Bauer, Christ and the Caesars: The Origin of Christianity from the Mythology of Rome and Greece
Translated from German to English by Helmut Brunar and Byron Marchant.
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2015 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint churches--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Manuscripts for publication
- Speeches (documents)
Finding aid created by Scott Springer and Betsey Welland.
1995 (last modified: 2018 and 2019)
