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Joseph Fielding Smith letter

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2031

Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letter addressed to Robert Lee Echols. Smith speculates about the possibility of the Moon being inhabited and offers an opinion about the relationship of the Moon in Mormon theology.

Dates

  • 1962

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Joseph Fielding Smith letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical Note

Mormon Church leader, author, and historian who served as the ninth president of the Mormon Church.

Extent

1 item (2 p.)(0.01 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Purchased from Rick Grunder in 1982.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased; Rick Grunder; 1982.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Title
Register of Joseph Fielding Smith letter
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 September 21
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States