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Reed C. Durham papers, 1828-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Durham, Reed C.
Title
Reed C. Durham papers
Dates
1828-1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
32.25 linear feet, (81 boxes)
Collection Number
ACCN 0444
Summary
The Reed C. Durham papers (1828-1998) consists of research materials about the LDS pioneers and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS Church) as well as Durham's writings based on his research.
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
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Biographical Note

Reed Connell Durham, Jr. is a historian of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints movement. Durham was born in Long Beach, California. He attended Utah State University in Logan, Utah where he received his undergraduate degree and a Master of Science degree in Speech. In 1965 he received a Ph.D. in history from Brigham Young University. Durham has taught within the Church Educational System since 1955. He began as an associate director for the Institute of Religion at Utah State University, then as the associate director of the institute near the University of Utah, as well as teaching religion at Brigham Young University. Durham has been very involved with the historical community, specifically within LDS Church history. He has been very involved with the Organization of American Historians as well as the Mormon History Association.

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Content Description

The Reed C. Durham papers (1828-1998) consists of research materials about the LDS pioneers and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS Church) as well as Durham's writings based on his research.

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The original organization of the collection has been maintained.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Ben Bennion (0.1 linear feet) in 1974.

Donated by unknown source (0.1 linear feet) in 1977.

Addendum donated by Reed C. Durham (35.24 linear feet) in 2011.

Processing Note

Processed by Lisa Townsend in 1997.

Addendum processed by Anna Hansen in 2011.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Freemasonry--Religious aspects--Latter Day Saint churches

Personal Names

  • Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Speeches (documents)
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