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Martin, David,. The origin of Mormonism and reminiscences of the Mormons in Illinois / by J.H. Sherman.

Title: The origin of Mormonism and reminiscences of the Mormons in Illinois / by J.H. Sherman.

Prepared typescript of a series of ten articles written by J.H. Sherman which appeared in the Ithaca Daily Journal during April and May, 1886. The articles, decidedly anti-Mormon, tell of Joseph Smith's early life, the Solomon Spaulding manuscript from which Smith supposedly got the idea for the Book of Mormon, the organization of the Latter-day Saint Church, the settlement of the Mormons in Nauvoo, Illinois, death of Joseph Smith, mob violence in Illinois, expulsion of the Mormons from Nauvoo, and their subsequent immigration to Utah.

ArchivalResource: 25 p. (0.08 linear ft.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/367553346 View

Broadhurst, Dale R. A transcript of Solomon Spalding's manuscript : from photographs and a personal inspection of the original holograph on file at Oberlin College / by Dale R. Broadhurst.

Title: A transcript of Solomon Spalding's manuscript : from photographs and a personal inspection of the original holograph on file at Oberlin College / by Dale R. Broadhurst. 1981, 1998.

ArchivalResource: 171 leaves ; 29 cm.

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Dale R. Broadhurst audio collection, 1979-1982

Title: Dale R. Broadhurst audio collection 1979-1982

The Dale R. Broadhurst audio collection (1979-1982) contains audio recordings of material relevant to Broadhurst's Masters thesis research into the theory that the was plagiarized in part from an earlier, fictional manuscript by Solomon Spalding. Book of Mormon

ArchivalResource: 3 audiocassettes

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Colton, Maria. Letter : [Cato, New York], to Mary Marsh, Exeter, Illinois, 1839 Sept. 8.

Title: Letter : [Cato, New York], to Mary Marsh, Exeter, Illinois, 1839 Sept. 8.

Discusses family and local affairs, Solomon Spaulding, and the origin of Mormonism.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 33 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28447931 View

One hundred similarities between the Book of Mormon and the Spaulding Manuscript, circa 1940

Title: One hundred similarities between the Book of Mormon and the Spaulding Manuscript circa 1940

ArchivalResource: 1 v.; (45 leaves)

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Spaulding, Solomon, 1761-1816. Manuscript found, ca. 1810.

Title: Manuscript found, ca. 1810.

Microfilm copy of the handwritten "Manuscript Found", or "Manuscript Story". The item is a fictional story of people coming to the Americas in ancient times. Some have accused Joseph Smith (1805-1844) of copying the Book of Mormon from this manuscript.

ArchivalResource: 1 roll of microfilm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122652802 View

Adams, Dale W. Dale W. Adams research collection on Mormons in Ohio, 1968-2001.

Title: Dale W. Adams research collection on Mormons in Ohio, 1968-2001.

The contents of this collection represent the research notes of Dale Adams regarding several important events in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In many cases, photocopies of original sources are included in the collection. The main focus of the collection is the Ohio period of LDS history, with particular attention being paid to Solomon Spaulding (or Spalding) and D. Philastus Hurbut (or Hurlburt).

ArchivalResource: 3 boxes (1.5 linear feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51605892 View

Whitsitt, William Heth, 1841-1911. Studies in Mormon theology / [William Heth Whitsitt].

Title: Studies in Mormon theology / [William Heth Whitsitt]. [1885?]

ArchivalResource: 18 leaves ; 24 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/42083331 View

Bown, M. D. One hundred similarities between the Book of Mormon and the Spaulding Manuscript, ca. 1940.

Title: One hundred similarities between the Book of Mormon and the Spaulding Manuscript, ca. 1940.

Typed carbon copy. Bown argues that Joseph Smith was, as the author of the Book of Mormon, heavily influenced by Spaulding's manuscript.

ArchivalResource: 1 vol. (45 leaves).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122461601 View

Curtis, Susan. Palmyra revisited: A look at early 19th century American thought.

Title: Palmyra revisited: A look at early 19th century American thought.

Lecture given 10 May 1977, at the Fourth annual John Whitmer History lecture series, Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa.

ArchivalResource: 42 pp. : photocopy of typescript.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122394051 View

Spaulding, Solomon, 1761-1816. The Solomon Spaulding manuscript. [microfilm].

Title: The Solomon Spaulding manuscript. [microfilm].

ArchivalResource: 176 pp. : manuscript ; 35mm., pos.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122608262 View

Spaulding, Solomon, 1761-1816. Literary manuscript [microform].

Title: Literary manuscript [microform].

Spaulding's account of ancient American inhabitants which some people believed was the basis of the Book of Mormon.

ArchivalResource: 176 p.; partial reel : microfilm ; 35 mm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/367555735 View

Howe, Eber D., b. 1798. Mormon Miscellaneous Collection, 1842-1920.

Title: Mormon Miscellaneous Collection, 1842-1920.

A collection of small accessions dealing with the Mormon Church.

ArchivalResource: Originals: .25 lin. ft. (1 box).Copies: 1 microfilm reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122485467 View

Spaulding, Solomon, 1761-1816. Letter, 1785 December 6, Plainfield, to Elijah Parish, Norton, Mass.

Title: Letter, 1785 December 6, Plainfield, to Elijah Parish, Norton, Mass.

Has been ill and is now looking for employment; mentions Crane and Shepard.

ArchivalResource: 2 p. on 1 fold. leaf. 18 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/3680498 View

The origin of Mormonism and reminiscences of the Mormons in Illinois, 1886

Title: The origin of Mormonism and reminiscences of the Mormons in Illinois 1886

ArchivalResource: 25 p.; (0.08 linear ft.)

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Whitsitt, William Heth, 1841-1911. [Notes on Mormonism / William Heth Whitsitt].

Title: [Notes on Mormonism / William Heth Whitsitt]. [1885-1887]

ArchivalResource: [38] leaves ; cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/42083327 View