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James H. Strang papers [photocopies], 1844-1849

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Strang, James Jesse, 1813-1856
Title
James H. Strang papers [photocopies]
Dates
1844-1849 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 linear feet, (5 oversize folders)
Collection Number
ACCN 0884
Summary
The James H. Strang papers [photocopies] consist of "Chronicles of Voree: a record of the establishment and doings of the Stake of Zion called Voree in Wisconsin made by the scribes appointed to that office, 1844-1849."
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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Content Description

The James H. Strang papers consist of photocopies of meeting minutes, transcribed statements, and other records of James Strang's church in Voree, Wisconsin. Begins with a transcription of the "appointment letter," continues with details of church organization in Voree, records church and High Council meetings, lists ordinations, appointments, and missions. Much of the book is in a good copy hand (possibly that of Gilbert Watson, a clerk), with occasional supplementary entries and completions in other hands.

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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

Location of Originals

Originals located at the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

Processing Note

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Title page-page 35
    Container: Map case folder 1
  • Description: Pages 36-91
    Container: Map case folder 2
  • Description: Pages 92-161
    Container: Map case folder 3
  • Description: Pages 162-191
    Container: Map case folder 4
  • Description: Page 192-index
    Container: Map case folder 5

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Subject Terms

  • Church records and registers--Wisconsin
  • Latter Day Saint churches--Wisconsin--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • Strang, James Jesse, 1813-1856
  • Watson, Gilbert

Corporate Names

  • Church of Jesus Christ (Strangites)--History--Sources

Geographical Names

  • Wisconsin--Church history--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Lists (document genres)
  • Minutes (Records)
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