UUM_Ms0239.xml Inventory of the John W. Fitzgerald papers Fitzgerald (John W.) papers Finding aid prepared by Della L. Dye. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

1983 (last modified: 2019)
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-21. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections John W. Fitzgerald papers Fitzgerald, John W. (John William), 1907- MS 0239 0.5 linear feet 1967-1973 The John W. Fitzgerald papers (1967-1973) consist of writings by Fitzgerald (b. 1907), a member of the LDS Church who was excommunicated due to his views on African Americans and the priesthood. His writings are centered around the LDS Church, the priesthood, and his excommunication. English .

John William Fitzgerald was born on 30 July 1907 to William C. Fitzgerald and Ethel E. Enniss. He graduated from Brigham Young University with his bachelor's and master's degrees in 1929 and 1940. He received his doctorate from Stanford University. He served a mission for the LDS Church from 1934-1936 and married Mary Elsie Barr in 1937. Fitzgerald was a principal in the Granite School District and of Morningside Elementary School. He was disfellowshipped from the LDS Church after a dispute over African Americans and the priesthood.

The John W. Fitzgerald papers (1967-1973) consist of writings by Fitzgerald (b. 1907), a member of the LDS Church who was excommunicated due to his views on African Americans and the priesthood. His writings are centered around the LDS Church, the priesthood, and his excommunication. The collection also contains an autobiography by Fitzgerald.

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 Fitzgerald, John W. (John William), 1907---Archives African American Latter Day Saints Latter Day Saint churches--Apostates Latter Day Saints--Controversial literature Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Transition: From Sagebrush to Satellites 1967 1 1 Conflict 1973 1 2 Sails Against the Wind 1972 1 3 Correspondence 1972-1973 1 1 Personal Statements 1972-1973 1 2 Miscellaneous 1 3

Articles, interview, and poetry.