John L. Smith Mormon Collection

Collection — Box: 07

Identifier: SC-144

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The John L. Smith Collection contains the papers which document his mission work with the Mormons through Utah Missions, Inc., and the Utah Evangel Newspaper. Little information is included regarding his work as a Baptist minister. The papers are arranged into series of correspondence, manuscripts, pamphlets, and publications. The John L. Smith Collection includes both pro and contra-Mormon works.

Dates

Created: 1950-2015
Other: Date acquired: 1990

Creator

Smith, John L., 1920-2009. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no specific restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Duplication may be restricted if copying could cause damage to items.

Extent

9 boxes

10 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

The collection is arranged by series with folder level control.

Source of Acquisition

The provenance of the John L. Smith Mormon Collection is currently unknown.

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Other Descriptive Information

The papers of John L. Smith (1920-2009), Baptist minister, founder of Utah Missions, and author were given to the Special Collections of Wheaton College. They occupy nearly ten linear feet of space.

The John L. Smith Collection is open to the public and dedicated to them, as are the literary rights of the accompanying papers. Single photocopies of some of the unpublished writings may be made for purposes of scholarly research.

John L. Smith maintained a website at:

http://www.johnlsmith.com/