James R. Clark manuscript drafts and book, 1935-1951.

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James R. Clark manuscript drafts and book, 1935-1951.

Photocopies of typed and printed official statements of the First Presidency of the Mormon Church between the years 1935 and 1951 as well as a book entitled "Statements of the First Presidency" volume 6. This item was published in 1975 and compiled and autographed by James R. Clark. The statements relate to the church members and hierarchy dealing with Mormon doctrine and theology as well as Mormon Church policy and procedure. The majority of the statements were made between the years 1939 and 1945 and express the Mormon Church's official views on World War Two as well as war in general.

234 items (6 linear inches).

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