UUM_Accn0274.xml Inventory of the John Whitmer papers Whitmer (John) papers Finding aid created by Kirk Watson. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

2002 (last modified: 2018)
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-04-21. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections John Whitmer papers Whitmer, John, 1802-1878 ACCN 0274 0.25 linear feet 1831-1846 The John Whitmer papers (1831-1846) contains a typescript of Whitmer's history of the LDS Church by Pauline Hancock (of the now defunct Church of Christ). Also included is an excerpt from David Whitmer's pamphlet, "An Address to Believers in the Book of Mormon." English .

The John Whitmer papers (1831-1846) contains a typescript of Whitmer's history of the LDS Church by Pauline Hancock (of the now defunct Church of Christ). Also included is an excerpt from David Whitmer's pamphlet, "An Address to Believers in the Book of Mormon." John Whitmer (1802-1878) was a significant early member of the LDS. He was scribe to Joseph Smith, one of the "eight witnesses" of the Book of Mormon, the first church historian, editor of the Latter Day Saints' Messenger and Advocate (the second periodical published by the Church) for a time, and assistant president of the Missouri branch of the church. He was excommunicated in March 1838. After the expulsion of the Mormons from Missouri in 1838-1839, Whitmer purchased land at Far West and farmed there until his death in 1878.

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 Whitmer, John, 1802-1878--Archives Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--History--19th century Latter Day Saint churches--History--19th century Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Histories (literary works)