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Sandra Allen Collection of Papers on Mormonism,

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-610-BC

Scope and Content

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.
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Dates

  • 1852-1993 (bulk 1965-1993)

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.

Extent

6 boxes (5.35 cu. ft.)

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