Papers, 1845-1901.

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Papers, 1845-1901.

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Papers of the lawyer, writer, and collector of documents concerning Mormonism, whose papers reflect his deep concern for the separation between church and state. Included are personal papers and records of Schroeder's Utah law practice, 1855-1901; and a portion of his collections on Mormonism, 1841-1900. Personal papers and law practice records consist of legal papers, 1855-1900; financial records, 1891-1900; memorabilia; and correspondence, 1895-1901, dealing with routine legal cases, legal work with the League for Social Service and efforts to exclude Mormon Congressman B. H. Roberts from Congress, collecting efforts, and political activities. Significant correspondents include Josiah Strong, William Jennings Bryan, and James E. Talmage. The collections on Mormonism include correspondence, the bulk of which consists of the Cobb family papers, 1841-1897, primarily concerning the liaison of Augusta Adams Cobb and Brigham Young; the Major General's Record Book, concerning Nauvoo Legion military organization and preparedness in the Great Salt Lake District, 1852-1866; George F. Gibbs' letterbook, relating to missionary activity in England by Young's secretary, 1871-1873; the Patriarchal Blessings Book, 1845-1846; notes and writings; a directory of polygamists; handwritten copies and clippings concerning Brigham Young's will, 1877-1879; and clippings, printed circulars, leaflets, notices, and petitions relating to polygamy and Utah politics.

4.6 c.f. (2 archives boxes, 1 flat box, and 7 volumes) and8 reels of microfilm (35mm); plusadditions of 59 photographs.

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Nauvoo Legion.

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Schroeder, Theodore, 1864-1953

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Lawyer in Salt Lake City and anti-Mormon writer. From the guide to the MS 9391 Theodore Schroeder collection 1845-1901 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church History Library) Theodore Albert Schroeder (1864-1953) was an American lawyer, author and specialist in evolutionary psychology. When he lived in Salt Lake City he became an expert on the Mormon religion. After moving to New York City to pursue his legal career, he lectured on sociology, psychology and fre...

Talmage, James E. (James Edward), 1862-1933

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Strong, Josiah, 1847-1916

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Young, Brigham, 1801-1877

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