William E. McLellin papers, 1831-2008

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McLellin, William E. (William Earl)
Title
William E. McLellin papers
Dates
1831-2008 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 1827
Summary
The William E. McLellin papers (1831-2008) consist of correspondence, and typescripts of this correspondence by the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints History Commission. It also contains news clippings and articles about McLellin (1806-1883) and his misadventures concerning the LDS Church. McLellin joined the LDS Church in 1831 and was appointed one of the first apostles in 1835. He was excommunicated in 1838 and spent the next forty-five years in and out of various LDS splinter groups.
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

William E. McLellin joined the LDS Church in 1831 and was appointed one of the first apostles in 1835.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The William E. McLellin papers (1832-1997) consist of correspondence, and typescripts of this correspondence by the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints History Commission. It also contains news clippings and articles about McLellin (1806-1883) and his misadventures concerning the LDS Church.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The correspondence may not be photocopied.

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

Acquisition Information

Donated by Ronald E. Roming and Michael Marquardt in 2000 and 2001.

Processing Note

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2001.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Correspondence and news clippingsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
Correspondence Photocopies
The correspondence may not be photocopied.
1832-1872
1 2
Correspondence Typescripts
The correspondence may not be photocopied.
1832-1972
1 3
Saints Herald Typescripts
1869-1900
1 4
News Articles from Voree Herald , Zion's Reveille , and Gospel Herald
1846-1850
1 5
Notebook
This folder contains a photocopy of the notebook.
1871
1 6-10
News Articles
1831-2008

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Latter Day Saint churches--History--19th century

Corporate Names

  • Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints--History--19th century--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence