Dale W. Adams research collection on Mormons in Ohio, 1968-2001.

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Dale W. Adams research collection on Mormons in Ohio, 1968-2001.

The contents of this collection represent the research notes of Dale Adams regarding several important events in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In many cases, photocopies of original sources are included in the collection. The main focus of the collection is the Ohio period of LDS history, with particular attention being paid to Solomon Spaulding (or Spalding) and D. Philastus Hurbut (or Hurlburt).

3 boxes (1.5 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7641454

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Hurlbut, Philastus, 1809-1883

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Adams, Dale W.

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Dale W. Adams was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah on 21 June 1934. He attended Utah State University, focusing his training in economics. He was a professor at the Ohio State University for 30 years. A self-styled "weekend historian," Adams' hobby was researching the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, focusing on its history in Kirtland, Ohio. He has published articles on the Kirtland Safety Society, and on D.P. Hurlbut. Dale Adams is now retired, and currently resides in Park City, Utah....

Smith, Joseph, jr., 1805-1844

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First president of the Mormon Church and mayor of Nauvoo, Illinois. From the description of Arrest warrant, 1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367395229 First president of the Mormon Church and Illinois militia leader. From the description of Letter, 1843. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435774 Founder of the Mormon Church and its first president. From the description of Diaries, 1832-1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122609014 ...

Spaulding, Solomon, 1761-1816

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Congregationalist minister, businessman, and writer of historical fiction. From the description of Manuscript found, ca. 1810. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122652802 ...

Cowdery, Oliver

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Oliver Cowdery was born on October 3, 1806 in Wells, Vermont, the son of William Jr. and Rebecca Fuller Cowdery. While teaching in Palmyra, New York during the winter of 1828-29, Cowdery stayed with the family of Joseph Smith (1805-1844). It was during this time that Cowdery first heard of the visions of Smith and the Golden Plates. After meeting with Smith, Cowdery came to believe in the validity of his visions and agreed to help Smith transcribe the Book of Mormon. As a witness to the Book of ...