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E. Jay Bell papers, 1833-2003

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bell, E. Jay, 1948-2003
Title
E. Jay Bell papers
Dates
1833-2003 (inclusive)
Quantity
27 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 1487
Summary
The E. Jay Bell papers (1833-2003) contain materials primarily concerned with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). As an amateur historian, Edward Jay Bell (1948-2003) amassed a large collection of letters, papers, talks, speeches, pamphlets, and books on the subject of religion; with the focus on the LDS Church. The first part of this collection pertain to his work on LDS Church history. This first section has information on LDS Church policies, leaders, beliefs, and structure. The later papers of his collection relate issues affecting homosexuals and the relationship of homosexuals to the LDS Church.
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 E. Jay Bell papers (1833-2003) contain materials primarily concerned with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). As an amateur historian, Edward Jay Bell (1948-2003) amassed a large collection of letters, papers, talks, speeches, pamphlets, and books on the subject of religion; with the focus on the LDS Church. The first part of this collection pertain to his work on LDS Church history. This first section has information on LDS Church policies, leaders, beliefs, and structure. The later papers of his collection relate issues affecting homosexuals and the relationship of homosexuals to the Mormon Church.

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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

Acquisition Information

Boxes 1-28 were donated early in 1998.

Boxes 29-44 were donated in March 1998.

Boxes 45-46 were donated in May 1998.

Boxes 47-49 were donated in January 2005.

Boxes 50-56 were donated in December 2006.

Processing Note

Processed by Brad P. Bennion in 2000.

Addenda processed by Lindsey Moore in 2006 and Sarah Goodrich in 2007.

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0786).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Finding aid created by Brad P. Bennion, Lindsey Moore and Sarah Goodrich.
2006 (last modified: 2019)

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