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Evangelical Church of Christ records, 1977-2014

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Evangelical Church of Christ
Title
Evangelical Church of Christ records
Dates
1977-2014 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.25 linear feet, (3 boxes)
Collection Number
ACCN 3032
Summary
The Evangelical Church of Christ records consists of published newsletters, pamphlets, and prosleytizing materials. In 1975, John W. Bryant (b. 1949) founded the Church of Christ (Patriarchal). Bryant was a former member of the Apostolic United Brethren and believed in the practice of polygamy. Leland F. Freeborn, also known as the Parawon Prophet, served in the Church of Christ. In 1981, the Church of Christ was renamed the Evangelical Church of Christ.The Evangelical Church of Christ records consists of published newsletters, pamphlets, and prosleytizing materials. In 1975, John W. Bryant (b. 1949) founded the Church of Christ (Patriarchal). Bryant was a former member of the Apostolic United Brethren and believed in the practice of polygamy. Leland F. Freeborn, also known as the Parawon Prophet, served in the Church of Christ. In 1981, the Church of Christ was renamed the Evangelical Church of Christ.
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 Evangelical Church of Christ records consists of published newsletters, pamphlets, and prosleytizing materials.

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Historical Note

In 1975, John W. Bryant (b. 1949) founded the Church of Christ (Patriarchal). Bryant was a former member of the Apostolic United Brethren and believed in the practice of polygamy.

Leland F. Freeborn, also known as the Parawon Prophet, served in the Church of Christ. In 1981, the Church of Christ was renamed the Evangelical Church of Christ.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

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.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by item title.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Benjamin Shaffer in 2017.

Processing Note

Processed by Betsey Welland in 2023.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: "Are You a Member of Christ's Restored Church"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: "The Bones: The Key to Facsimile No. 2" by Alex Joseph
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: "Charismatic Mormons"
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: "Church of the Firstborn"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Covenants and Commandments of The Evangelical Church of Christ

    Listing of revelations given to John W. Bryant, Susan D. Bryant, Daniel F. Hillebrand, William Paul Hansen, Miriam Bryant, and others.

    Dates: 1980-1987
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Certificate of anointing
    Dates: 2014
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: First conference report of the Patriarchal Order of the Church of Christ. The report states it contains the revelation on the Churh, given through Samuel Warren Shaffer.
    Dates: 2010
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: "The Gathering of Israel"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: "He Lives!"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: "Law of Consecration and United Order"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: "Message from the World of the Spirits" by John W. Bryant
    Dates: 1981
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: "Mormons Predict the Fall of the U.S." compiled by Harold D. Tippetts
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  • Description: "Mythradic Plates" by Samuel Warren Shaffer, Frederick Shafer and Voice of Zion Magazine
    Dates: 2014
    Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  • Description: "Not According to the Power of an Endless Life"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 14
  • Description: "Origin of the Church of Christ"
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  • Description: "Prayer" compiled by Ogden Kraut
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 16
  • Description: Priceless Gems by Samuel Warren Shaffer
    Dates: 2009
    Container: Box 1, Folder 17
  • Description: "In Quest of the Priceless Pearl"
    Dates: 1997
    Container: Box 1, Folder 18
  • Description: "Revelation"
    Dates: 2009
    Container: Box 1, Folder 19
  • Description: "Sacrament of the Lord's Supper"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 20
  • Description: The Sacred Name Broadcaster
    Dates: 1985 January
    Container: Box 1, Folder 21
  • Description: Salt Lake City Messenger issue no. 55
    Dates: 1985 January
    Container: Box 1, Folder 22
  • Description: "Samuel, the Man at the Veil (His Own Story)"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 23
  • Description: The Seventh Trumpet
    Dates: 1984 May
    Container: Box 1, Folder 24
  • Description: "A Special Group Predicted" by Leland F. Freeborn
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 25
  • Description: "The Testimony of Mary"
    Dates: 1981
    Container: Box 2, Folder 1
  • Description: "That Adam-God Doctrine"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2, Folder 2
  • Description: "'Up Awake Ye Defenders of Zion' The Foe is Already at Your Doors! What or Who is Our Foe?"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2, Folder 3
  • Description: "A Vital Important Message to All True Believers in Christ"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2, Folder 4
  • Description: Voice of Zion
    Dates: 1977-2009
    Container: Box 2, Box 5-13
  • Description: "The Writings of Abraham: Book of the Order"
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 3, Folder 1
  • Description: "Writings of Moroni"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 3, Folder 2
  • Description: General teachings and proselytizing materials
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 3, Folder 3

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Subject Terms

  • Latter Day Saint fundamentalism

Personal Names

  • Bryant, John W.
  • Freeborn, Leland F.
  • Shaffer, Samuel Warren

Corporate Names

  • Church of Christ (Patriarchal)--Periodicals
  • Evangelical Church of Christ--Periodicals

Form or Genre Terms

  • Newsletters
  • Printed ephemera
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