Bruce A. Van Orden papers, 1981-1993

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Van Orden, Bruce A.
Title
Bruce A. Van Orden papers
Dates
1981-1993 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 1388
Summary
The Bruce A. Van Orden papers (1981-1993) consist mainly of articles by Van Orden on subjects such as W.W. Phelps, celestial marriage, Brigham Young, hymns, Joseph Smith Jr., and scripture. Family history records and other personal information are also included.
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

Bruce A. Van Orden's interests lie mainly in the history of the LDS Church. He has written various articles and publications and was employed at Brigham Young University.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Bruce A. Van Orden papers consist mainly of articles by Van Orden on subjects such as W.W. Phelps, celestial marriage, Brigham Young, hymns, Joseph Smith Jr., and scripture. Family history records and other personal information are also included.

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

Acquisition Information

Gift of Bruce A. Van Orden.

Processing Note

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in 1993.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
1 1 "Mormons and Jews: Persecuted Israel"; "Anglo-Israelism and Its Impact on Mormon Theology"; "Here Comes Brother Reynolds. Let's Make Him Secretary"; "Close to the Seat of Authority..."; "George Reynolds: Great Friend of the Book of Mormon"; "George Reynolds and Jamme M. Sjodahl on Book of Mormon Geography"
1 2 Vita and Family History
1 3 "W.W. Phelp's 1835-1836 Kirtland Letters: What They Tell About Joseph Smith's Activities"
1 4 "W.W. Phelp's: His Ohio Contributins, 1835-1836"
1 5 "William W. Phelp's Impact on Mormon Doctrine"
1 6 "By That Book I Learned the Right Way to God"
1 7 "Brigham Young--His Character and Contributions"
1 8 1992 Vienna Study Abroad, Brigham Young University
1 9 1835 Sacred Hymns
1 10 "Celestial Marriage-Plural Marriage"
1 11 "Stephen A. Douglas and the Mormons: A Revisionist View"
1 12 "Orson Hyde's Dedicatory Prayer for the Return of the Jews to Palestine"
1 13 "Joseph Smith Forgives the Returning Prodigal"
1 14 "Causes and Consequences: Conflict in Jackson County"
1 15 "Development of New Scriptures"
1 16 Family of Bruce Arthur Van Orden and Karen Hoyal Van Orden

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Jews--Restoration
  • Judaism--Relations--Latter Day Saint churches
  • Latter Day Saint churches--Hymns
  • Latter Day Saint churches--Relations--Judaism
  • Latter Day Saints--Missouri--Jackson County
  • Latter Day Saints--Utah--Biography
  • Marriage--Religious aspects--Latter Day Saint churches
  • Polygamy

Personal Names

  • Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861
  • Hyde, Orson, 1805-1878
  • Phelps, William Wines, 1792-1872
  • Reynolds, George, 1842-1909
  • Sjodahl, Janne M. (Janne Mattson), 1853-1939
  • Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844
  • Waddoups, William, 1840-1931
  • Young, Brigham, 1801-1877

Family Names

  • Van Orden family

Form or Genre Terms

  • Biographies
  • Essays