Margaret Allen papers, 1962-1993.

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Margaret Allen papers, 1962-1993.

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Papers of Margaret M. Allen, an English Professor at Western Illinois University. The collection documents the research she conducted for her paper, "Who Burned the Mormon Temple in Nauvoo?" Materials include a copy of the paper itself; photocopies of finding aids, broadsides, and letters from the Chicago Historical Society's Mormon Collection; and letters and genealogical materials concerning Joseph Agnew and his family. Agnew, a Shaker, was the primary suspect in the burning of the Mormon temple in Nauvoo.

0.2 linear feet (1 box)

Western Illinois University, Malpass Library

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Western Illinois University, Malpass Library

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Western illinois university

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Allen, Margaret McKee, 1922-

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Shakers

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The South Union, Kentucky, Shaker Society was located in Logan County, Kentucky, southwest of Bowling Green. From the description of South Union, Kentucky, Shaker Society records, 1769-1922 (1804-1916) [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 45232375 The United Society of Believers, also known as the Shakers, of South Union, Logan County, Ky., was established by missionaries from Ohio and Upper Kentucky who arrived in the Gaspar River area in 1807. T...

Agnew, Joseph B., 1812?-1870

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