The transformation into modern Mormonism,, 1970-1984.
File — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
As an active female member of the Mormon Church in 1978-1979, Sandra Allen was called upon by the church hierarchy to join pro-ERA groups and report back to the Church on their activities. This was done in order to find the best strategies to defeat the ERA in the state of Nevada. Later in the early 1990's while attending the University of New Mexico, Sandra Allen began extensive research into the Mormon Church and its involvement in the defeat of the Equal Rights Amendment. This collection is the result of that research.
The collection is divided into four series. Series I, research materials, is comprised mainly of photocopies of magazine and newspaper articles, excerpts from books, information from manuscript collections, and dissertations. Series II, preliminary research and notes, primarily contains bibliographic citations and related notes. Series III is composed of publications. Series IV contains miscellaneous materials.
Although this collection contains material predominantly on the Mormon Church and the ERA, it also includes material on the situation of Mormon women from the founding of the Church to the present day. Allen's research shows the position of the Mormon Church on subjects such as minorities, family issues, censorship, and politics. In addition, there is information on Howard Hughes and the "Mormon Will," and Mormons in the FBI and CIA. Also included are some humorous books and articles written by Mormons about Mormons. Some of Sandra Allen's personal writings and notes, as well a smaller research project on near-death experiences are also incorporated into this collection.
The collection is divided into four series. Series I, research materials, is comprised mainly of photocopies of magazine and newspaper articles, excerpts from books, information from manuscript collections, and dissertations. Series II, preliminary research and notes, primarily contains bibliographic citations and related notes. Series III is composed of publications. Series IV contains miscellaneous materials.
Although this collection contains material predominantly on the Mormon Church and the ERA, it also includes material on the situation of Mormon women from the founding of the Church to the present day. Allen's research shows the position of the Mormon Church on subjects such as minorities, family issues, censorship, and politics. In addition, there is information on Howard Hughes and the "Mormon Will," and Mormons in the FBI and CIA. Also included are some humorous books and articles written by Mormons about Mormons. Some of Sandra Allen's personal writings and notes, as well a smaller research project on near-death experiences are also incorporated into this collection.
Dates
- 1970-1984.
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 6 boxes (5.35 cu. ft.)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451