Thomas A. Blakely papers, 1937-1985
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Blakely, Thomas A.
- Title
- Thomas A. Blakely papers
- Dates
- 1937-1985 (inclusive)19371985
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (9 folders)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 0868
- Summary
- The Thomas A. Blakely papers (1937-1985) consist of research materials used in the writing of a paper entitled "The Swearing Elders" presented by Blakely at the Sunstone Symposium, August 1985. The "Swearing Elders" were a group of mostly LDS university faculty under the leadership of Sterling M. McMurrin of the University of Utah who organized a study group to discuss Mormon-related topics. They were accused of anti-LDS activities by some leaders of the LDS Church. Materials include correspondence, typescripts of interviews with some of the "elders," invitations to meetings and responses, clippings, and a transcript of a symposium on education, 1950.
- Repository
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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
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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
Content Description
The Thomas A. Blakely papers consist of research materials used in the writing of a paper entitled "The Swearing Elders" presented by Blakely at the Sunstone Symposium, August 1985. The "Swearing Elders" were a group of mostly LDS university faculty under the leadership of Sterling M. McMurrin of the University of Utah who organized a study group to discuss LDS-related topics. They were accused of anti-LDS activities by some leaders of the LDS Church. Materials include correspondence, typescripts of interviews with some of the "elders," invitations to meetings and responses, clippings, and a transcript of a symposium on education, 1950.
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.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Sterling McMurrin correspondenceDates: 1944-1954Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Swearing Elders, interview transcripts
This folder includes interview transcripts conducted by Blakely of Sterling M. McMurrin, Dr. William Mulder and Brigham Madsen.
Dates: 1984-1985Container: Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: Swearing Elders, correspondence, articles and general materialsDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Swearing Elders, invitations and listsDates: 1950-1959Container: Box 1, Folder 4-5
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Description: Swearing Elders, news clippings and notesDates: 1950Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Responses to invitationsDates: 1950-1955Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Symposium of opinionsDates: 1950Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Swearing Elders, correspondenceDates: 1937-1955Container: Box 1, Folder 9
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint churches--Education
- Latter Day Saint scholars
Personal Names
- Madsen, Brigham D.--Interviews
- McMurrin, Sterling M., 1914-1996--Interviews
- Mulder, William--Interviews
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Correspondence
- Interviews
