James J. Strang papers 1836-1944

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James J. Strang papers 1836-1944

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James J. Strang became the leader and "king" of a schismatic Mormon group based in Voree, Wisconsin, and Beaver Island, Michigan, often referred to as the Strangites, shortly after the death of Joseph Smith in 1844. The Strang collection contains letters (addressed primarily to Strang and his family members), essays by Strang and various members of his church, a tithing book and other documents regarding church business, miscellaneous printed matter, and correspondence involving his descendants.

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DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

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SNAC Resource ID: 6639737

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Strang, James Jesse, 1813-1856

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Leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Strangites). From the description of Legal documents, 1849. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367397492 From the guide to the Documents in the Case of John W. Archer vs. James J. Strang and John Cole, 1849, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) Mormon religious leader. From the description of Collection, 1846-1944 1846-1856(bulk). (Southern Methodist University). WorldCat record id: 17927225 M...

Church of Jesus Christ (Strangites)

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For information on Strangites see the Church of Jesus Christ (Strangites) main collection. From the description of Miscellaneous Collection, 1814,1989. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 41321303 The Church of Jesus Christ (Strangites) was established by James Jesse Strang in 1844, though they claim to be the successor of the Mormon Church founded in 1830. From the description of Church of Jesus Christ records, 1844-1958. (Unknown). WorldCat record ...