Photographs of Mormon Church historic sites, Biblical sites, and proposed Book of Mormon sites, 1960-197-?

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Photographs of Mormon Church historic sites, Biblical sites, and proposed Book of Mormon sites, 1960-197-?

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Contains views of archaeological sites and artifacts in Central and South America and Palestine. The views taken in the Americas are offered as Book of Mormon sites; the views taken in Palestine as Biblical sites. The collection also includes views of Mormon Church historic sites in the United States and Israel. These photographic prints were formerly displayed in the old Joseph Smith Memorial Building (1941-1995), from the 1960s to the mid-1990s when the building was raised. Many of these photographs appear to be the work of Paul Cheesman, a former Religion Studies faculty member interested in Book of Mormon archaeology.

20 containers of photographs (50 linear feet).

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7383416

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Brigham Young University. Division of Religion

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Cheesman, Paul R. 1921-1991.

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Born on May 31, 1921 in Brigham City, Utah, Cheesman was an influential businessman, educator, and religious leader in the LDS Church. After losing both his parents at a young age, he oversaw his own schooling until he enrolled at San Diego State University, eventually graduating with a degree in education. He served as a university professor, military Chaplain during the Korean War, and as president of the Foster Corporation. This last position required Cheesman to be heavily involved in Centra...