Ernest Mahan papers, 1930-1940.

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Ernest Mahan papers, 1930-1940.

This collection consists of the extensive research papers of Ernest Mahan, compiled during the 1930s while preparing a biography on Joseph Smith, Jr. For unknown reasons the biography was never completed.

5 linear feet (10 boxes)

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Mahan, Ernest.

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Ernest Mahan was born July 25, 1898, in West Baden Springs, Indiana, to Andrew and Rena Mahan. On April 22, 1923 Mahan married Maurine Mendenhall at her parents' home in Yorktown, Indiana. Thereafter Mahan attended the University of Indiana and received a bachelor's degree and master's degree. Transferring to the University of Wisconsin, Mahan earned a doctorate degree in United States history in 1930. From 1917-1920 Mahan taught at the elementary school in West Baden Springs. He served as princ...

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 ...