This copy of the autobiography of Brigham Henry Roberts was obtained from Dr. Sterling M. McMurrin. It is a photostat of a copy of the original manuscript typed by Georgia Roberts Livingston, a daughter of B. H. Roberts. The story is well-written in an interesting manner. The print quality of this copy is poor. Speaking of himself in the third person, Roberts details his life through 1927 when he was released as president of the Eastern States Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (L.D.S. church). Roberts begins his story with his 1866 arrival in New York from England. He had been left in the care of friends by his mother who immigrated to Utah four years earlier. He describes his life in England and his early years in Utah. Most of the story is concerned with his involvement in the L.D.S. church. Roberts goes into great detail about his proselytizing missions for his church, especially those years he spent in Tennessee, the Southern States Mission, and Great Britain. Roberts includes information about his family only as it is pertinent to other events in his story. He does describe his arrest and imprisonment for "unlawful cohabitation." The only other events covered in his story are his role as a delegate to the Utah State Constitutional Convention and his subsequent involvement in politics which brought him into conflict with L.D.S. church leaders. Even though he was a chaplain and served in France during World War I, he makes no mention of this military service in his autobiography.

Copy of a letter from Sterling M. McMurrin describing how he obtained a copy of the autobiography and giving information regarding its authenticity.

Brown, leather-bound ledger, 5 inches by 8 inches. 1 January to 17 October 1883. From the first of this journal to the fifteenth of May 1882, B. H. Roberts was serving an L.D.S. church mission in Tennessee. At the end of each month's daily entries is a summary of the miles traveled and by what means, the number of meetings held, remarks on his reading for the month, and comments on the weather. Roberts was released from his mission in May of 1882. At this point the character of the writing changes and he notes that he is writing in 1883 to bring his journal up to date. After doing a summary of the year 1882 he again begins daily entries on 29 March 1883 when he returns to Tennessee. The 1883 section contains no monthly summaries. The journal is interspersed with prayers, quotations, and poetry. Throughout the journal he refers to his "scrapbooks" by volume and page number for reports and minutes of conferences or for other items which relate to particular incidents recorded in his journal. The journal ends abruptly with an entry dated 17 October 1883.

Black, leather-bound, tooled "Record" in silver and gold colors, 3 1/2 inches by 5 inches. 4 October 1884 to 6 March 1885. Roberts covers the period from 4 October to 27 November in the first portion of the journal. He opens with a report on the semi-annual L.D.S. church conference in Salt Lake City, but by the fifteenth of October he has left to take charge of the Southern States Mission. Because of the "Cane Creek Massacre" in which four people were killed, including two L.D.S. missionaries, and the growing animosity toward members of the Mormon church, many of the converts emigrated from the South to Colorado. Roberts details his role in helping these Mormon converts reach Colorado. The journal stops when he arrives back in Salt Lake City in November (page 71). Roberts resumes writing on 26 January 1885 (page 95). During January, February, and March, Roberts describes his travels through the state speaking at meetings and canvassing for subscriptions to the Mutual Improvement Association's publication the This portion of the journal also includes a song he wrote about plural marriage and other poetry. The journal ends abruptly May 6 with the entry "Went about a mi. up the Mts."

Black, leather-bound, 4 inches by 6 3/4 inches. 5 December 1886 intermittently to 8 August 1887, with some undated entries. Roberts begins this journal with a description of his arrest on 5 December for "'unlawful cohabitation' with Sarah L. Roberts & Celia Dibble." However, his explanation ends in mid-sentence. There are a number of blank pages, then a few brief comments on Roberts's first visit to London in 1887. Skipping a few more pages, he begins a description of travels around England between 2 and 5 April. On the fifth he visited the former home of the poet Lord Byron, and writes a description complete with quotes from the poet. These entries are badly water stained but still legible. Roberts leaves more blank pages and begins with an entry dated "Aug. 30th 1887," which is probably July, as the following entries date from the first to the eighth of August. This portion of the journal describes Roberts's trip across Scotland. The journal entries end on 8 August 1887 with his return to Liverpool. Tucked into the entry for 3 August are four pages from a small notebook labeled "The Scripture Testimony to the Christ: Especially the Testimony of St. John." Following the journal entries are pages of personal accounts, inscriptions from grave stones, remarks about the roles of women and men, notes on books, and poetry. On the last page of the volume under a pasted-in poem is the note: "Married Lena 23 Jan. 1884 Wednesday Ets. She is 23/3d Aug '87." His "temple records" show his marriage to Celia Dibble, whom he called Lena, on 4 October 1884. Celia's birthday is recorded as 3 August 1864.

Maroon, leather-bound, "Record" in gold-colored letters, 5 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches. 3 November 1890 to May 1892 and 13 January to 24 June 1893. During this period Roberts spends most of his time at home rather than in the mission field. For this reason his family life is more in evidence than in his previous journals, although notations are still made only incidentally. The journal entries are daily from 3 November to 11 December 1890. Most of his time is devoted to his work on his book and writing for the semi-weekly newspaper. In his attempt to clarify his position within the L.D.S. church, he is released to attend to his own affairs while holding himself in readiness to serve if called. In February of 1893 Roberts begins to fill in his journal from memory for the two previous years. Here he records his feelings on hearing of the Woodruff Manifesto and traces the history of plural marriage within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also makes lengthy comments on the relationships between the L.D.S. church and state politics. Roberts records the conflict with church leaders involving himself and Moses Thatcher, both Democrats, over differing political views. This portion of the journal ends abruptly on page 73. On page 101 Roberts again begins daily entries with 15 January 1893. He continues work on his religious writings, including a revision of Between 13 February and 29 March, Roberts spends time on a mission to Mexico, including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and California. He visits the Mormon settlements in these areas to organize "Quorums of Seventies." Between March and June he continues his church work in Salt Lake City, including duties attendant to the dedication of the completed Salt Lake Temple. This journal ends on 24 June 1893.

Loose-leaf pages, 4 inches by 6 inches. 5 August 1917 to 24 December 1918. Titled "The Chaplains Journal of Dates & Incidents," these twelve small pages contain remarks about the movements of the 145th Field Artillery, the First Utah, of which B. H. Roberts was chaplain. He also includes dates of deaths, with causes, for those men for whom he was responsible. There are some remarks about the war and the armistice.

Black, leather-bound, ledger-type volume, 9 inches by 12 inches. In the front pages of the volume are pasted a number of newspaper clippings dealing with the L.D.S. church's "Law of Adoption." Also glued in is a list of the ancestors and relatives of Ann Everington, B. H. Roberts's mother, in her handwriting and a typescript. A letter from Roberts's sister Mary and its accompanying clipping about their mother has been pasted on two pages. Finally there is a list of his mother's marriages and children written by the daughter of Roberts's oldest sister. At the end of the book are handwritten lists of births, baptisms, and deaths for B. H. Roberts's two families, including some of his grandchildren (pp. 60-61, 63-65). Loose sheets inserted into the book have been removed and placed in the four following folders. However, these items, when photocopied, were bound together in the photocopy of the Temple Record in Box 7.

Includes an "Application for Endowments" for Ann Nichols, Roberts's mother; a letter from Heber J. Grant affirming that the sealing of Ann Everington (mother) and John W. Woolley has been cancelled; and temple forms for work-for-the-dead with a handwritten list of temple work done in 1928. The genealogies include a list of people with the last name of Roberts taken from the Shrewsbury Burgess Role and a letter from the American Genealogical Society informing Roberts of the publication of

Blessing copies for Sarah Louisa Smith, Brigham Henry Roberts, and Ann Everington Woolley.

Small, paper-bound notebook with the notation "Ben Roberts Note book (Father to B H Roberts[)]" on the outside. Recorded on the pages are accounts and birth dates of the children of Benjamin and Ann Roberts. Notes on the marriages of Ann Reed Everington Roberts Nichols Dustin Woolley were possibly written by B. H. Roberts.

Newspaper clippings with Roberts's handwritten notes about the deaths of his sisters Mary Ann Martha Roberts Day and Anna Roberts Willey.

This small, leather loose-leaf titled "Subject Record. and General Notes Quotations Poems etc," has alphabetical dividers behind which the notations are filed. Included are poems, quotations, notes on items to be read, names, and a few newspaper clippings.

This loose-leaf titled "B H Roberts' Thought Book No_," contains prayers, quotations, poems including a lengthy one titled "The Leper" possibly composed by Roberts, and other similar notations.

6 September, original certification of citizenship for Brigham H. Roberts.

27 December, affirmation that Roberts is an elder of the L.D.S. church for his mission to Great Britain.

10 December 1898, affirmation that B. H. Roberts was elected to the United States House of Representatives from Utah. , 1899. Summation of Roberts's reply in the United States House of Representatives' proceedings to unseat him because of his background and belief in polygamy. Undated, article about the Roberts case being used as a precedent for unseating five Socialists elected to the New York State Assembly.

29 May, affirmation that Roberts is an elder in the L.D.S. church. Given when he was appointed president of the Eastern States Mission. Also included are the letter of appointment and a blessing given to Roberts on that same day.

Undated, includes a photograph of a sketch of B. H. Roberts at about ten years of age, pencil notes for use in an autobiography, a sample of Roberts's father's handwriting, and other biographical data such as a clipping from

21 March, Salt Lake City, Ben to B. H. Roberts.

Controversy between B. H. Roberts and his wife Louisa, Ben's mother, over water rights and title to a piece of property in Centerville, Utah.

22 November 1891, Manassa, Colorado, Celia to "Dear Grandma."

Celia sends news of her children, the weather, and a proposed dance. She misses Henry (B. H. Roberts) and wishes he would visit more often, lamenting "was in hopes Henry would be here [for the dance] but suppose I will be disappointed as I never have the pleasure of attending anything nice with him."

4 January 1892, Manassa, Colorado, "Lena" to "Dear Grandma."

Celia gives the family news and mentions B. H. Roberts's short visit at Christmas. She is homesick and longs to visit Utah, saying "Henry has given me the chance to come home in the spring and stay all summer. but obey the how do you think I will stand it."

20 December 1880, Eldora, Iowa, B. H. Roberts to Louisa.

Roberts forwards a photograph of himself as a Christmas present and informs her he is being transferred from Iowa to the Southern States Mission.

27 December 1880, Eldora, Iowa, B. H. Roberts to Louisa.

Brief note asking Louisa to send his money received for Christmas to two other missionaries to reimburse them for funds loaned to him.

21 September 1881, Duck River, Tennessee, B. H. Roberts to "Dear Lu."

News of his missionary activities, including the organizing of the Cane Creek Branch of the L.D.S. church.

10 February 1882, Duck River, Tennessee, B. H. Roberts to Louisa.

Writes of his activities and how he sees her face everywhere, missing her after twenty-two months away from home.

3 May 1882, Nashville, Tennesse, B. H. Roberts to Louisa.

Describes his travel through Tennessee to hold a conference and other meetings. He will soon return home as he has been honorably released from his mission. Included with this letter is a post office registry receipt dated 29 April 1882.

16 February 1885, Payson, Utah, B. H. Roberts to "My Own Dear Lou."

Writes of the success of his meetings and his canvass for subscriptions to the In a postscript he tells her of his sudden fit of melancholy.

22 July [1896], Centerville, Utah, Louisa to "Dear Henry."

Louisa sends him news of the family's health and informs him of the death of Abraham H. Cannon on 19 July 1896.

21 October 1896, Centerville, Utah, Louisa to "Dear Henry."

She has received his letter from Cincinnati. Writes him the family news and "kisses for papa" from the children.

September, Undated, Centerville, Utah. Louisa to "Dear Henry."

Louisa sends news of a violent wind storm, the resultant damage to home, and problems with property taxes. A postscript from his daughter, Adah, asks her father for advice as she has started school, needs books, and "Ma can't get them she has hard work to make both ends meet now."

Two letters from B. H. Roberts to his mother.

Letters written while he was working for the Centerville Dairy Company (1877). One sends greetings to his sisters Mary and Annie.

Two letters from B. H. Roberts to his mother, one 1878 and one undated.

Both letters are concerned with problems resulting from the reappearance of her husband Seth Dustin.

B. H. Roberts to his mother.

These letters, all from Iowa, send his mother news of his progress and travels while on his mission.

B. H. Roberts to his mother.

These letters, all from various places in Tennessee, report on his missionary activities and theological ideas. He inquires about the health and lives of his relatives and friends in Utah.

B. H. Roberts to his mother.

Letters from Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina describing his travels to various conferences throughout the Southern States Mission. He also mentions threats of mob violence against the missionaries and Southern Mormons. Roberts inquires after the family and sends greetings to his sisters.

25 June 1883, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Roberts tells his mother he just came from a conference in Alabama where he "had a splendid time" but that the missionaries "were under the necessity of moving so extremely cautious on account of the great amount of predjudice existing there, and the threats which had been made of mobbing."

B. H. Roberts to his mother.

Letters from Tennessee, Ohio, and Mississippi relating his return trip to the South. He again mentions mob violence and the removal of Mormon converts from the South to Colorado. He inquires about family matters and sends his advice.

9 February 1884, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Roberts mentions his trip to Independence, Missouri, and his opportunity to visit the "temple lot" there. He describes the area around Independence and of the temple ground writes "No unhallowed hand has been permitted to desecrate it, and I pray that it may remain in that condition untill [] the time has come for the Saints to build the Temple."

20 May 1884, Jackson, Mississippi.

Writing of the Mississippi Conference, Roberts describes an act of mob violence. "The Elder who came ... to meet me ... had a bucket of tar thrown over him, and a mob made some threats but nothing more serious happened."

29 October 1884, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The "Cane Creek Massacre" which occurred on 10 August left two missionaries and two sons of the Condor family, who were Mormon converts, dead at the hands of an organized mob. Roberts helped move some of the Southern converts to Colorado and writes his mother, "We are making every effort to get our brethren and sisters off Cane Creek, though it is questionable whether Sister Condor will be able to stand the trip or not."

B. H. Roberts to his mother.

Letters from towns in Utah and one from Missouri. All these letters tell of Roberts's work for the L.D.S. church. He writes of his concern for his family and how often he is away from Louisa, but does not write of Celia, whom he married in October of 1884.

B. H. Roberts to his mother.

Letters from Liverpool, England, where Roberts was working for the while on another L.D.S. church mission. He explains to his mother that it was his arrest for "unlawful cohabitation" which caused him to leave on such short notice. He writes of his desire to bring "the Gospel" to all his kin in England. He writes her of his work for the and the and describes places he visited or lectured at around England. In all the letters he sends greetings to his sisters.

16 December 1886, "Mid Ocean."

Describes his arrest for "unlawful cohabitation" and his resultant trip to England. He writes his mother "The explanation to my going away is simply this: To stay in the hands of my enemies meant several years imprisonment, and my liberty for that length of time was worth more than $1,000 to me."

6 July 1887, Liverpool England.

After lamenting the fate which has not allowed him to improve his circumstances and care for his family as he would like, Roberts sends greetings to his sisters. In a postscript he writes, "There are some movements being made by the Church just now that appear strange to me. They are altogether beyond my ken to understand."

17 September 1887, Liverpool, England.

This letter includes a flyer announcing lectures to be delivered by Roberts in Birmingham, England, 2 and 3 October.

B. H. Roberts to his mother.

Two letters from Liverpool, England; one from Butte, Montana; and one from Chicago, Illinois. In the letters from England Roberts writes of how well received his writings have been. He also asks his mother to be patient with his wife Louisa. Apparently there has been some conflict between the two women. The letters from Montana and Illinois are brief notes telling his mother he is well. A poem lauding his mother is included with the Montana letter.

B. H. Roberts to his mother.

Two letters from Chicago, Illinois; one from San Bernardino, California; and one from Ogden, Utah. The letters from Chicago send news of Roberts's second family in Colorado. He also tells his mother of preparations and attempts to receive a hearing before the World's Parliament of Religions which was the reason the L.D.S. church presidency sent him to Chicago. The California letter tells of his speaking tour throughout the state in February of 1894. The September 1895 letter from Ogden reports his nomination for Utah's seat in the United States House of Representatives by the Democratic Convention.

B. H. Roberts to his mother.

Two letters from St. Louis, Missouri; one each from Cincinnati, Ohio; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; New York City; and two from Washington, D. C. The first four letters, written from Midwestern cities in 1896 and 1897, send news of Roberts's travels and labors while on a tour of United States cities lecturing for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The other three letters, written in 1899 and 1900, discuss Roberts's fight to keep his seat in the United States House of Representatives.

26 October 1899, New York City, New York.

Roberts writes his mother not to worry about all the publicity in the newspapers about his case in Congress because "while they make considerable noise they will not be able to do much . . . . The most aggrivating part of the whole business is the contemptible course my enemies take in dragging my family into the matter, that I confess tries my patience."

11 January 1900, Washington, D. C.

Two weeks before the decision which removed him from his seat in Congress, Roberts writes "I see that by special telegrams the Utah papers are keeping pace with the developments of my affairs here at Washington, though they do not express as much confidence in my untimate [] success, as I myself entertain .... my judgement is that the majority report at least will favor my being sworn in."

B. H. Roberts to his mother.

One letter each from Cleveland, Ohio; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Jacksonville, Florida. These letters tell of his travels through the East and South lecturing at various L.D.S. church conferences. The last letter is a loving remembrance of his mother's birthday.

11 December, Baker City, Oregon, Matthew F. Cowley to B. H. Roberts. Cowley is concerned about remarks made by B. H. Roberts regarding the political position of Senator and L.D.S. Apostle Reed Smoot. (See one of Roberts's speeches about Smoot in Box 5, Folder 24). This lengthy letter exhorts Roberts to yield to the view of the L.D.S. church authorities if there is "any danger of your standing in the quorum [of Seventy] being taken from you."

Utah State Governor George H. Dern to B. H. Roberts and carbon of reply.

Governor Dern compliments Roberts on his skill at political speaking and asks him to speak in Ogden for the Democratic party to boost their chances in the coming election. Roberts replys he will do so if possible.

T. Albert Hooper, manager of Deseret Book Company, to B. H. Roberts, and one 1927 reply.

The letters concern proper citations for passages in Roberts's books being published by the company and information about copyrights.

9 January 1922, B. H. Roberts to Heber J. Grant, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

B. H. Roberts sent this letter to be added to the record of the conference on Roberts's study on the Book of Mormon. Roberts claims the conference resolved nothing and expresses his disappointment "over the net results of the discussion." He deals with criticisms made by others, especially over the matter of linguistics, by citing numerous references to other works. Roberts concludes by writing "I was quite disappointed in the results of our conference, but notwithstanding that I shall be most earnestly alert upon the subject of Book of Mormon difficulties ... to the vindication of what God has revealed in the Book of Mormon; but I cannot be other than painfully conscious of the fact that our means of defense, should we be vigorously attacked along the lines of Mr. Couch's questions are very inadequate."

15 March 1923, B. H. Roberts to Heber J. Grant, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Roberts writes the L.D.S. church general authorities that he has continued his study of the Book of Mormon from the position that, as their faith in the book was firm, they could "look without fear upon all that can be said against it." He submits his brief of the work "A Book of Mormon Study" to the presidency for their review.

Undated, B. H. Roberts to Heber J. Grant.

Draft of a letter with corrections and insertions dealing with the power, authority, and functions of the First Council of Seventy of which Roberts was a member.

George E. Hill, secretary-treasurer of Crater Mines, Incorporated, to and from B. H. Roberts.

Letters about rumors spread by William W. Silck, a Republican and second counselor in the Rigby Stake Presidency, that attempted to discredit B. H. Roberts following a speech he made for the Democrats in that area of Idaho.

30 March 1908, Salt Lake City, Utah, B. H. Roberts to Richard R. Lyman.

Letter outlines Roberts's opinion on "Why Reed Smoot should not be returned to the Senate of the United States." After enumerating his reasons, especially with respect to the separation of ecclesiastical and temporal functions and loyalties (Smoot was an L.D.S. church apostle), Roberts argues that his points "should be regarded in the light of absolute certainty that Utah is destined to become a non-Mormon State . . . . It is for those who are directing the policy of our Church to consider whether they will have it anti-Mormon as well as non-Mormon."

24 October 1927, B. H. Roberts to Richard R. Lyman.

Letter transmitting a parallel between the Book of Mormon and Ethan Smith's , published eight years before the Book of Mormon. Roberts writes that there are many more parallels which could be drawn and be equally as striking as those he presents. A copy of the "Parallel" is included.

15 January, Salt Lake City, Utah, John Morgan to B. H. Roberts.

From John Morgan, president of Southern States Mission when Roberts served there, written while Roberts was in England. Morgan sends news of his life and family as well as current events in Utah. Of the political situation he writes "It seems to me that our people are about as completely politically, as the Christian World is religiously: there are more political M.D.s than crooked sticks in a mountain mahogany, and all warranted to cure."

25 September, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nicholas G. Morgan to B. H. Roberts.

Letter transmitting a stock certificate for a promising mining concern as a gift to "Major Roberts" in appreciation of the "magnificent work in which you are now engaged."

8 December, Baltimore, Maryland, Bernard Moses to B. H. Roberts.

Letter of thanks for a personally inscribed six volume set of Roberts's Included is a typed copy of the in-scriptions written in each volume by Roberts.

10 June, Salt Lake City, Utah, Charles W. Nibley to B. H. Roberts.

Nibley's letter rebukes Roberts for his attitude toward Reed Smoot expressed in a letter to Richard R. Lyman (See folder 20) which was published without the knowledge of Roberts in a local newspaper. Nibley writes "You are on dangerous ground ... go to your brethren and say 'I have made a mistake and I want you to forgive me and from this time on I will try to do more and say less.'" He refers to Roberts as a "talking machine."

11 June, Salt Lake City, Utah, B. H. Roberts to Charles W. Nibley.

Roberts's lengthy reply is a point by point essay answering questions raised by Nibley, as well as a defense of his political position and role in the doctrinal development of the L.D.S. church. Roberts closes by denying he has any need to seek pardon from the church leaders saying, "I have earned my right to speak in my Father's house, by long years of faithful service as mortal man ever gave to a cause; and Biship Nibley, I shall not abdicate that right, or exercise it in a bondsman's key, but as a free son of God, who has a right to be heard."

1912, Isaac K. Russell to Bishop F. S. Spalding.

Writes his study of the Egyptian papyri held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, at the request of Bishop Spalding. He attempts to answer Spalding's questions about the "Book of Abraham" and B. H. Roberts's comments on it.

1920, Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

Letters from various eastern cities between January and June. Russell writes about Utah and his own "revisionist" brand of Mormon history. He describes his conflict with various L.D.S. church authorities and their apparent "game of starve-out" to deny him the recognition he feels is his due.

9 January 1920, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

Russell feels that Utah and Mormon historians have neglected or ignored the contributions of people in the territory prior to the arrival of the Mormon settlers and written favoring Brigham Young and the Young family. Russell claims "we are indebted much more directly than I supposed to both Cooke and Kearny for the success of the Mormon Pioneers."

12 February 1920, Washington, D. C., Issac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

Russell, who was an American volunteer in the Philippines and possibly served under Richard W. Young, writes in a postscript that he "was darn glad to read that you [Roberts] were away from Salt Lake at the big R. W. Y. funeral." Russell feels that Young "hogged honors in the Phillippines" to win an undeserved brevet rank.

6 March 1920, Woodhaven, Long Island, New York, Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

As part of his continuing efforts to see the trappers, early explorers, and members of the Mormon Battalion given credit for their contributions in the settlement of Utah, Russell wrote an article rejecting the thesis that Brigham Young was responsible for the use of irrigation in the arid west. He asked for the opinion of Roberts regarding its possible publication. In the cover letter to the manuscript, Russell also expressed his opinion of Brigham Young and his feelings that persecution of the L.D.S. church was often based on something more than religious tenants.

12 June 1920, New York City, New York, Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

Because of a conversation with John W. Young and the Widtsoes in which Mrs. Widtsoe inquired if he (Russell) knew that "B. H. Roberts is trying to take away the credit from the Pioneers for starting irrigation in Utah?" Russell writes wanting to know if anyone else has seen his manuscript on irrigation. Russell also informs Roberts of his various confrontations with church officials, his opinion that the L.D.S. church authorities wish leadership to remain in the hands of "men of independent means and men of insurance agencies and sugar stocks," and of his lack of recognition for efforts on behalf of the L.D.S. church.

Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

Letters written from New York between August and November. Russell writes about his further research into Mormon history and the role he feels Joseph Smith and the Mormon Battalion had in securing the West for the United States. He continually speaks of the jealousy of the Young family and their attempts to keep any but Brigham Young from receiving "any place in the Pioneer story." He feels the whole L.D.S. church leadership, the "Young-Cannon faction," is committed to perpetuating the myths surrounding Brigham Young, including the irrigation issue which he further discusses. Russell writes he has sent letters to Heber J. Grant (and sends a carbon of one he sent to Grant for Roberts) explaining his position and expressing his opinion that the jealousy of the Youngs is behind the lack of enthusiasm for a monument to the Mormon Battalion, which Roberts is promoting (See folder 29).

7 August, Woodhaven, Long Island, New York, Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

"You have also got to blast off that fool story that Brigham Young led a forlorn band across trackless wastes to an unknown land. The Pioneers carried out a policy matured by Joseph Smith who knew all about the Far West and the American need to take it and check British agressio[n] with its advanced outpost in our own Ogden valley."

2 September, New York City, New York, Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

"I can't imagine you care about the irrigation Item one way or the other. I would like to write President Grant that it does not matter and has no place in the [Mormon Battalion] monument design or inscription--and then test his strong assertion that this thing alone holds back his hearty support."

29 November, New York City, New York, Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

"Well--isn't it funny. Our state is the only state in the Union where a legitimate interest in its natural story is stifled and those who would write it are choked off and practically banished from its scholarship and literature--put face to face with fatheads like John Q. at the News, and Levi Edgar at the U." Enclosed with this letter is a carbon copy of one of Russell's letters to Heber J. Grant in which he explains his position on Mormon history and defends Roberts against his detractors (See folder 29).

1921, Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

Letters written from New York between August and December. In this series of letters, Russell discusses his continuing argument with L.D.S. church authorities over Utah and Mormon history, claiming he has made some progress. He makes further remarks about church leaders using their ecclesiastical positions for their own personal benefit to the severe detriment of others. Russell writes Roberts of his intervention with L.D.S. church President Heber J. Grant in Roberts's behalf regarding the writing of the history of the church and of other correspondence with Grant.

1 September, New York City, New York, Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

"I don't know when anything has made me feel as indignant as I do over what they have done to you in the matter of your six volume history of the Church. "What they have done to you, however, is precisely and exactly what they did in the case of every person hereabouts with whom I have seen the new administration deal."

7 November, Woodhaven, Long Island, New York, Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

"I then suggested that he [Heber J. Grant] could inspire all of us with the fact that we could work in the hopes of getting a square deal, eventually, if he would rescue you and your work from Widtsoe and Jos F. Jr. and give you the square deal that alone could build morale in ours or any other organization."

12 November, New York City, New York, Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

Of his visit and discussion with Heber J. Grant, Russell writes that Grant "went all over the Thatcher thing, and for the first time I learned that a Bullion Beck Company quarrel was at the center of that disruption of the Quorum of the Tweleve."

22 January, Chicago, Illinois, Isaac K. Russell to B. H. Roberts.

Writes of his new job with the American Bankers Association, and his conflict with the L.D.S. church leadership as the cause for leaving his journalistic position in New York. Russell encloses a carbon copy of his latest letter to Heber J. Grant in which he fully expresses his dissatisfaction and resentment at his treatment by the church leadership.

16 August, Santa Monica, California, Heber J. Grant, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Isaac K. Russell.

This letter, in answer to one Russell sent defending B. H. Roberts and the proposed monument to the Mormon Battalion (see Folder 26, 29 November 1920), is a repudiation of every point in Russell's letter. Grant does not feel that either Russell or Roberts have proved their case regarding irrigation in the valley. He also rejects Russell's assertion that the Young family is jealously guarding the limelight for themselves, saying, "I am inclined to think that even you have a very high opinion of your grandfather [Parley P. Pratt] and that you are jealous of his securing all the credit that is his just due."

23 September, Salt Lake City, Utah, Heber J. Grant to Isaac K. Russell.

Grant writes he will reply to Russell's lengthy letter another time and assures him of the respect in which B. H. Roberts is held by the L.D.S. church leadership. Grant also tells Russell to go ahead with his articles "on the difficulties of trying to break the market" on sugar, as he is "sure that all of the Directors of the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company would very much appreciate these articles, including myself, although there is no danger at all of my getting into trouble [with the federal government] because I voted no on the proposition of raising the price."

2 November, Salt Lake City, Utah, John A. Widtsoe, president of the University of Utah, to Isaac K. Russell.

The letter is a mild defense of Brigham Young and his role in opening the West, without detracting from the contributions of others. He gives his opinion about the controversy which has developed over the monument to the Mormon Battalion, writing that the idea of the Battalion being responsible for irrigation "was a mistake, and led to a temporary controversy, which ... is not heard once in a thousand times in Utah."

James E. Talmage to B. H. Roberts with carbon copy of reply.

Talmage compliments Roberts on his book and inquires about a reference for a questionable passage. Roberts replies that the passage is an error and he corrects the item.

Letters to and from the regional offices regarding Roberts's disability allowance.

20 March, The White House, Waterloo [Ward], Salt Lake City, Utah, Emeline B. Wells to B. H. Roberts.

Friendly letter thanking Roberts for his gift of white roses on the occasion of her birthday. Typed transcript included.

Correspondence from friends and acquaintances arranged by date.

Included are letters from 1934 and 1935 about the erection of a graveside monument by the missionaries who served in the Eastern States Mission while B. H. Roberts was mission president.

Letters exchanged among William E. Riter, James E. Talmage, R. V. Chamberlin, George W. Middleton, and B. H. Roberts.

Letters prompted by five questions asked of Riter by a Mr. Couch of Washington, D. C., regarding some inconsistancies in the Book of Mormon. Mr. Couch wondered how the Book of Mormon could be reconciled with the scientific knowledge concerning the rapidity of language change and the presence in America during that time period of horses, steel, scimeters, and silk. Riter sent the questions to Talmage who forwarded them to Roberts for his consideration. The questions were reviewed and answered in lengthy letters from Chamberlin and Middleton before Roberts framed his final reply to Riter to pass on to Couch. It was this correspondence, and the lack of sufficient answers, which prompted Roberts's research into this standard religious text of the L.D.S. church. The research resulted in his "Book of Mormon Difficulties," which was an explanation and defense of the Book of Mormon. Roberts continued his research as other aspects of the Book of Mormon seemed to demand further explanation. His second manuscript "A Book of Mormon Study" may not have been submitted to the church authorities for their discussion and comments, as Roberts was disappointed in the results of a meeting concerning the first book. (See also folders 18 and 20, correspondence from Heber J. Grant and Richard R. Lyman).

The introduction consists of a letter sent to L.D.S. church President Heber J. Grant and the First Council of the Twelve. The letter explains how questions from Mr. Couch prompted Roberts's interest in investigating the Book of Mormon. He is submitting the manuscript so that as a collective group they may find further and more complete answers to the questions asked. (See also box 3, folders 18 and 35).

Roberts examines the question of language diversity among the American Indians given the Book of Mormon precept that the present Indians are descended from the ancient Hebrews. Mr. Couch questions that diversity could develop from the highly sophisticated Hebrew language in the time period allowed in the Book of Mormon chronology.

Roberts addresses himself to the question "Were Domestic Animals--Horses, Asses, Oxen, Cows, Sheep, Swine; Iron and Steel; Swords and Scimeters; Silk, Wheat, barley, and Wheel Vehicles known to Native American Races in Pre-Columbian, and within Historic Times?" Roberts's concern is to reconcile Book of Mormon statements with scientific knowledge in these areas.

Although not a question posed by Mr. Couch, Roberts felt it necessary to consider the origin of the native Americans and their culture in light of the various theories propounded both for and against their being of European, Asiatic, or Hebraic origin. Roberts finally appeals to his colleagues in the L.D.S. church to consider the problems presented and do their utmost to discover solutions because "In the last analysis of things silence would be acknowledgement of deafeat [sic]."

"A Book of Mormon Study" is composed of two parts. All but three pages of Part I is a typed ribbon copy, but Part II is a carbon copy of a typescript. Both parts contain handwritten notes and revisions presumably made by Roberts. The main portion of Part I is an indepth comparison of Ethan Smith's , first published in 1823, and the Book of Mormon, published in 1830 by Joseph Smith. Part II is titled "Internal Evidence That the Book of Mormon is of Human Origin-Considered." See box 9, folders 1-6 for another version of Part II, Chapters I to VI, of "A Book of Mormon Study."

Copies of notes made by Roberts on the folder containing copy of "A Book of Mormon Study."

"Introductory: Literature Available to Joseph Smith as a Ground-Plan for the Book of Mormon." Roberts assessed the possible influence on Joseph Smith of contemporary books on American antiquities.

"Ethan Smith's Book, 'View of the Hebrews', as Structural Material for the Book of Mormon: Unity of the American Race: American Language from One Source-the Hebrew." Consideration of the possible use of Ethan Smith's book by Joseph Smith in light of its local availability, and a summary of the book's contents. (See also a parallel of these two works by Roberts in box 3, folder 20.)

"Outline of Book of Mormon Features." Summary of the Book of Mormon as a history of a people in six areas: origin, migrations, divisions in the New World, fate of the people and their civilization, religion, and the prophecies of their future.

"'View of the Hebrews', and the Ground Plan of the Book of Mormon: Time, Place and Race, Subject Matter-Destruction of Jersualem and the Scattering of Israel: Restoration of Judah and Israel: Quotations from Isaiah." This and the following chapters are more detailed comparisons of the and the Book of Mormon.

"'View of the Hebrews', and the Ground Plan of the Book of Mormon; The Eighteenth Chapter of Isaiah; An Address to 'Christian' America? Relation of Gentile America to Hebrew America."

"Migrations of Ethan Smith's 'Ten Lost Tribes of Israel', and the Book of Mormon Peoples to the New World, Journey to the Land 'Where Never Man Dwelt-Parallels, 'Ethan'--'Ether'."

"'View of the Hebrews'; and the Ground Plan of the Book of Mormon; Structural Material. The American Race Separated into Two Divisions--Civilized and Barbarous in Both Books."

"'View of the Hebrews'; and the Ground Plan of the Book of Mormon; Structural Material--Did the Suggested Traits of Civilization of Ethan Smith's Book, Suggest the Traits of the Nephite Civilization? Mechanic Arts, Letters, Navagation, Use of Iron."

"Theory of Ten Lost Tribes Sustained by Argument: Unity of Race: Extent of Occupancy of the New World: Sameness of Language: Hebrew Origin: Translation: Whence Urim and Thummim."

"The Trait of the Worship of One God-Idolatry and Human Sacrifice: Regard for the Poor: Polygamy and Chastity--Parallels."

"Miscellaneous Traits Common to Ethan Smith's 'View of the Hebrews' and the Book of Mormon: The Last Book of God: The Culture of a Written Language: Migrations: A Touch of Egypt."

"Miscellaneous Traits Common to Ethan Smith's View of the Hebrews and the Book of Mormon: Military and Sacred Towers: From Monarchies to Republics: Opposition in All Things: The Hunters Feast and Laying the Foundation of Zion."

"The Messiah in the New World-Quetzalcoatl."

"The Imaginative Mind of Prophet Joseph Smith: Evidence of Its Existence-Examples of Its Force."

"The Want of Perspective and Consistency in the Alleged Historical Incidents of the Book of Mormon. Parallel Between Nephite and Jaredite Migrations. Special Difficulties of the Jaredite Sea Voyage."

"Parallels in Nephite and Jaredite Traits and Incidents After Arrival in the New World: The Problem of Solomon's Temple: Kings, Nephite and Jaredite: Things Miraculous That Test Credulity."

"Parallels Found in Nephite Traits and Incidents in Different Nephite Periods: Anti-Christs-Sherem, Nehor, Korihor."

"Parallels Continued, War Chieftains-War Methods and Principles-Miracles and Absurdities-Nephite and Jaredite War of Extinction-The Question of History or Wonder-Tale."

"Parallelism in the Book of Mormon! The Similarity of Conversions in the Different Periods of Book of Mormon History: and the Likeness of These to the Christian Conversions of the Period and Vicinage When and Where the Book of Mormon was 'Translated' and Published."

"Parallels."

(Boston: Benjamin H. Green, 1832), Reprint 1925.

"The Book of Mormon Bears Witness of Christ," , vol. 89, nos. 39-40, pp. 609-614, 625-631.

"Book of Mormon Facts," , June 1922, pp. 305-309.

At the bottom of the first page of the article is a handwritten note stating "The article herein is of the kind that makes our Mormon argument contemptible. R."

Crawford, M. D. C., "The Master Weavers of the Desert Empire," , July 1916.

Portions of an article about the quality of cloth made by ancient Peruvians.

Ellis, William, "Polynesian Researches," undated.

Notes compiled by D. M. McAllister about the relationship of the native Americans to the people of Polynesia.

Wyman, W. E., no title, undated.

Notes about horses in the New World.

Lists, extracts, and title pages from publications about American antiquities, the origin of American Indians, and geography used for Roberts's "A Book of Mormon Study."

"Joseph Smith's Account of the Origin of Mormonism."

Holograph copy in a cardboard cover. Penman unknown.

Notes and references for information about the Book of Mormon.

Handwritten and typed.

Egyptian hyroglyphic characters. Facsimiles of three pages.

"List of the Works of B. H. Roberts with the Date of Publication of First Editions," 1892-1911.

"Discourses," 1901-1912, by B. H. Roberts.

List with titles and dates.

Roberts, B. H. (Independence, Missouri: Zion's Printing and Publishing Company); Roberts, B. H., (Salt Lake City: Deseret News Company); Roberts, B. H., (Salt Lake City: Deseret News Company); Roberts, B. H., "The Larger Vision of the Land of Zion," , pp. 373-375.

"Doctrine of the Church Respecting Earthly Governments - The Relations of Church & State."

Typescript with handwritten revisions.

"Respecting the Relations of the Church to the State and the Use of What is Commonly Called 'Church Influence' in Politics."

Includes a series of half-sheets dealing with the inquiry over L.D.S. church influence of Senator and church Apostle Reed Smoot. Typescript with handwritten revisions.

Untitled--Re: Union of Church and State.

Concerned with officially stated church policy regarding "ecclesiastic interference with ... political freedom." Carbon of a typescript with handwritten insertions and revisions.

"'Mormon' Church Influence in Politics."

Also concerned with the propriety of having Reed Smoot represent both church and state. Carbon of a typescript.

21 January, Statement to Francis M. Lyman and the Council of Twelve regarding "the principles and policies of the Church in its relations to civil government." The cover letter explains that this thirty-eight page manuscript is Roberts written opinion requested on the subject. Carbon of a typescript with handwritten insertions and revisions.

"Economic Aspects of the Career of the Mormons."

Introduction and editorial notes by Dean May. Photocopy of a typescript.

Untitled article of "grizzley bear tales."

Possibly written for newspaper publication. Carbon copy of a typescript with handwritten additions and revisions.

Opening political speech for the election campaign of 1914.

Included in Roberts's remarks are statements about Senator Reed Smoot's possible reelection. Handwritten additions and revisions. Carbon copy of a typescript on half-size sheets of paper.

8 April, Jefferson Day Banquet speech, Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City.

Typescript with handwritten revisions, much is crossed out as though deleted in the oral presentation.

16 September, Notes on a speech to introduce William Jennings Bryan in Salt Lake City, Utah. Holograph.

November, "The Men Who Died of Spanish Influenza in the Camp of the 145th F.A.," Remarks made by Chaplain Roberts at Camp De Souge, France.

Includes a list of fourteen names with rank and date of death. Typescript.

November, "Speech of Chaplain B. H. Roberts At Memorial Services Early in November, 1918, Over the Graves of His Comrades at Camp De Souge France."

This speech is essentially the same as the pre-ceeding one. Typescript of a recording made by Mae Noall on 12 February 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

"Mr. Roberts Withdraws from the Gubernatorial Race."

Roberts alludes to pressure from the "dominant Church in Utah" and the adverse effect his continued candidacy may have on the Democraticparty as his reasons for withdrawal. Holograph written in the first person singular and signed "B. H. Roberts."

"Senator Reed Smoot's Slander of President Wilson."

Roberts asks Senator Smoot for a full, public explanation and "bill of particulars" regarding Smoot's inuendos about Wilson's character. Carbon copy of a typescript with handwritten alterations.

14 October, Speech made at the Columbia Theatre in Provo, Utah.

Typescript.

20 December, written from Camp Kearny, California, to his eldest sons, Benjamin and Harold. Roberts explains that he feels this is a "war to end war itself" and he has enlisted for a number of reasons. He encouraged others to enlist and wanted the Roberts family to be represented, but, because of obligations or the age of others, felt he was the logical one to go. His major reason seems to be his desire to redeem his honor so his posterity cannot be reproached over his incarceration for polygamy or his being denied his seat in Congress. He also says that his enlistment is in service to the L.D.S. church as most of the men of the First Utah Field Artillery are members. Typescript.

B. H. Roberts's "Special Orders" giving him an honorable discharge, 25 January--tattered carbon copy. Honorable Discharge certificate, 28 January. "Memorandum of information" about B. H. Roberts's Compensation and War Risk Insurance.

Summary of a speech made to the Telephone Society Number Thirteen printed in the

Four-part article arranged by B. H. Roberts. Within each portion are comments by Roberts in conjunction with excerpts on the subject from various magazines of 1914 and 1915. The article deals with the challenge of survival presented to modern civilization and Christianity by a major world war.

Article appeared in the for 22 January 1916 and is a brief debate between the Reverand R. J. Campbell and an avowed agnostic, Robert Blatchford. Typescript of article.

Notes taken from an article by J. W. Carlial in the for January 1916, pages 256 to 267. Handwritten.

Anderson, Edward H., "In the Footsteps of their Forefathers," , undated, pages, 321-329.

Article about the march to "Old Town" from Camp Kearny, California, by the descendants of the Mormon Battalion, including B. H. Roberts, serving in the 145th Field Artillery during World War I.

(Deseret News Book Store, April 1917).

Comprises President Woodrow Wilson's Address, War Resolution of Congress, President's Proclamation, Theodore Roosevelt's Comment, President Poincare's Message, and President Wilson's Reply to King George. Handwritten marginal notes and one page of typed remarks on the Monroe Doctrine.

"The War Message and Facts Behind It: Annotated Text of President Wilson's Message, April 2, 1917," , No. 1, June 1917 (Washington, D. C.: Committee on Public Information).

Handwritten marginal notes and underlined passages.

(Washington, D. C.: Committee on Public Information, 15 June 1917). Includes the President's messages of 22 January and 2 April 1917.

Van Vorst, B., (Paris: Lang, Blanchong and Co., ca. 1919). Summary of American service in France during the First World War.

8 October, program and invitation to the dedication ceremonies for a monument to the 145th United States Field Artillery (First Utah) in Memory Park, Salt Lake City, Utah.

20 September, agreement between Lewis A. Ramsey and B. H. Roberts for Ramsey to "execute in oil painting on board canvass (20" x 30") a picture to be copied from an enlarged kodack picture taken . . . of the battalion of the 145th F.A. (First Utah) in closing prayers of the regular Sunday services." Ramsey was to receive payment of $350.00. Included is a printed statement which describes the picture and why it was taken. The faded photograph and an enlargement have been placed in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

"Mobilized Strength and Casualty Losses of the Belligerents."

Tattered carbon copy of a typescript with handwritten additions.

13 September, article from the in defense of the peace treaty ending World War I. The article is a speech given in the Tabernacle on 8 September in reply to an attack on the treaty by Major J. Reuben Clark on 2 September. Roberts defends the treaty and the proposed League of Nations on political and religious grounds.

Articles by and about B. H. Roberts and his role as a chaplain during the war.

Articles about B. H. Roberts, including lengthy obituaries.

Obituaries for Roberts's mother, Ann Everington Roberts Nichols Dustin Woolley, and his third wife, Dr. Margaret Curtis Shipp Roberts.

Articles about Loa Roberts, B. H. Roberts's daughter, an acting student with the University of Utah Dramatic Club under the direction of Maud May Babcock.

Promissary Note for $114.27 drawn from the Fund by Ann Roberts in 1862 and one 1869 receipt for $100.51 for work done on the Utah Central Railroad by B. H. Roberts applied toward payment of the loan. Also included is an envelope marked "emergration."

6 August, copy of Notice of Location of the "B. H. Roberts Placer Petroleum & Hydrocarbon Claim," with a letter asking to have the Utah County Recorder record the document. Holograph.

Library of Congress copyright certificates for , Volume I, 1907; , 1907; , 1908.

Two bills sent to Roberts, one from a pharmacy and one from a tailor.

13 March, "God's Herald of the Resurrection--Woman." Signed "B H Roberts" with the notation "Written and sent to my Mother on the 49th anniversary of my own birth." Typescript.

21 April 1880, "Reflections Inspired by once more standing on the banks of the ," signed "B H Roberts.

Holograph.

1917 (corrected copy 19 October 1926), "Native Land: An American War Song," adapted from "Maryland, Maryland," by Roberts on the entrance of the United States into World War I. Holograph.

13 March 1924, "Many Happy Returns of the Day." The holograph copy contains a note by Roberts that this is a song his mother and sisters used to sing to him as a child so for his birthday his sister Annie wrote it from memory for him. Holograph and typescript.

Information leaflets, programs, and clippings about the World Fellowship of Faith to be held in Chicago. Heber J. Grant and Senator Reed Smoot were invited to speak, but B. H. Roberts was appointed to go in their place. Included in the folder is a letter from Grant informing Roberts of this appointment and enclosing a copy of Grant's letter to the head of the conference.

Volume, probably privately bound, of pamphlets about James Jesse Strang and his claim to head the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints when its founder Joseph Smith died. There are two newspaper clippings on the same subject fastened into the volume.

The book is inscribed "To my Son Woodrow - Xmas 1931. From Grandfather The Author." (See also 13:3.)

This volume is inscribed "To Loa, My Daughter, Loving Xmas Remmbrance [sic] Dec 23rd, 1932 B H Roberts Author."

Original, first edition inscribed "B H Roberts Book." The book is annotated throughout in Roberts's handwriting. There are corrections of grammar and punctuation as well as notes concerning changes in the new edition of the Book of Mormon. Portions are underlined and there are annotations with references to the Doctrine and Covenants and remarks about the questions which prompted Roberts to write his "Book of Mormon Difficulties." There appear to be more marginal notes at the beginning of the volume. Pages 319 and 320 are missing, and a marginal note acknowledges this.

Personal copy belonging to B. H. Roberts with copious notes throughout which compare the original Book of Commandments with the Doctrine and Covenants. Some lengthy comparisons were written on small sheets of paper and glued into place in the volume.

Inscribed "Presented to B H Roberts June 7/22 By Old Book Store Proprieter at Rochester, 67 Spring St. B H Roberts."

A version of Part II, Chapters I to VI. This copy has some differences in wording and revisions than those in the bound volume.

20 September 1895, Centerville, Utah, Lena Roberts (daughter) to "Dear Papa."

Tells him about her eleventh birthday and, briefly, the family's health.

9 November 1914, Salt Lake City, Utah, B. H. Roberts to "My Dear Sister Polly" (Mary Ann Martha Roberts [Mrs. James Day]).

Letter transmitting an unplanned photograph of himself and an oil painting of his father taken in Roberts's "work shop."

31 July 1922, no location. B. H. Roberts to "My Dear Daughter (Georgia Roberts).

Letter to his daughter serving a mission in Albany, New York, telling her about his activities and about monetary affairs relative to her release from her brief mission.

7 September 1922, no location, B. H. Roberts to "My Dear Daughter" (Georgia Roberts).

Writing as her mission president, Roberts informs Georgia of her honorable release from the mission field.

9 March 1927, no location, B. H. Roberts to "My Dear Georgia" (daughter).

Letter transmitting a series of tracts he has written and giving her the news of the mission field.

6 November 1896, Cincinnati, Ohio, B. H. Roberts to Moses Thatcher.

After greetings and a review of his health and the success of church meetings, Roberts launches into a ten-page reply to a letter from Thatcher about Thatcher's "standing in the Church and the course the brethren have taken" in dealing with him. The problem stems from the political activities of Thatcher and Roberts, both Democrats, in the campaigns of 1895. After the elections that year the L.D.S. church authorities issued the "Political Manifesto" which enjoined churchmen to obtain permission from higher authorities before running for public office. Roberts made his peace with the "Authorities" and signed the manifesto; Thatcher did not. Roberts mentions his conversation with the church presidency over allusions that there were "some shortcomings" in Thatcher's behavior. He reported to Thatcher that "President Cannon was especially emphatic in saying it was wrong and went on to explain at some length that had you seen your way to have united with your Brethren in signing that document, your name would have been presented to the Conference [for affirmation as an apostle] as usual." Roberts advises Thatcher not to jepordize his church standing, but to see the right of the "Authorities" and make his peace with the brethren. (See also letter from Matthew F. Cowley to Roberts in 3:15 and 8:15, and Isaac K. Russell's letter to Roberts of 12 November 1921 in 3:27 and 8:27.)

15 December, two telegrams regarding the presence of J. R. Letcher as a witness in the House of Representatives proceedings to keep B. H. Roberts from taking his seat as the duly elected representative from Utah. The second telegram states Letcher cannot come to Washington, D. C., but a deposition is enclosed regarding Roberts's plural marriages. (See also 1:Bk 1:202-209; 2:15; 3:13; 5:38; 8:13; 10:28.)

1911, solicitation for subscriptions to

1912, from Heber J. Grant, but the "enclosure" transmitted about "uncle Erastus" is not enclosed.

1932, regards from Alonzo A. Hinckley, California Mission president.

1946, receipt from Mahonri M. Young to Georgia Roberts Livingston for $300 for a bronze bust of B. H. Roberts.

1965, informs Georgia Roberts Livingston Mowry that the bust of B. H. Roverts can be displayed at the Brigham Young University Religion Department.

To B. H. Roberts, his life and work, most written as obituaries.

Brief sketch by Haven G. Day a grandson of Mary Ann Martha Roberts Day. From Eldon M. Stephenson, a descendant of Annie Roberts Willey about family history.

Sketch by Georgia Roberts Livingston about her mother, second wife of B. H. Roberts. Included are histories of some of the Dibble ancestors. Only a small portion is typed.

General Orders for the Pioneer Trail Party of Y.M.M.I.A. Scouts for 21 July 1912.

Series of form letters from B. H. Roberts as chairman of the Committee of Vocations and Industries of the General Board of Y.M.M.I.A. for 1913.

Two letters written to Roberts asking for proper references and spiritual citations; one letter from Roberts to Dr. Jane W. Skolfield explaining the circumstances regarding the possible early release of her daughter from a mission.

Form letters sent by Roberts as president of the Eastern States Mission to inform missionaries about mission school openings, instructions for "Campaigns," and other information.

21-24 September, information about this conference held to commemorate the "one hundredth anniversary of the revealed existance of the Book of Mormon." Includes the menu and letters from Roberts to Eastern States missionaries concerning this conference and its results.

3-13 March, From friends and missionaries congratulating Roberts on reaching his sixty-sixth birthday.

Section I is labeled "Miscellaneous Notes" from his "War Time Bible." This forty-eight page portion includes an index. Section II is called a "Subject Outline Book" for 1924, which contains entries dealing with religion.

Includes scriptures appropriate to various subjects and some poetry.

Notes for the arrangement of Roberts's articles on L.D.S. church history, published over three years in , into volumes for publication as books.

Six pages on Roberts's tract "Why Mormonism?" and seventeen pages on the "Needed Personal Qualities of a Missionary."

Newsclippings, thirteen pages of an outline for "A Brief Series of Subjects on Fundamentals of the Gospel," and a chart of the "Historical Outline of Successive Dispensations.

Twenty-three page outline of lessons for "Historical Outline of Successive Dispensations of the Gospel," and forty-four pages of Eastern States Mission school lesson outlines. There are also a number of other shorter entries on religious subjects such as life after death and morality.

Brief remarks or thoughts on subjects arranged alphabetically. The only long entry is seventeen pages of notes about the Mormon Battalion.

Outlines of remarks made during regimental services as well as notes about the effects of the war and religious subjects.

Notes and remarks for articles under preparation for the , church magazine, and other miscellaneous notes.

(Salt Lake City: Deseret News Publishing Company).

The front pages include a newspaper clipping about the "Josephites" (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), handwritten notes, and a copy of an article by B. H. Roberts titled "A Sufficient Answer to Josephites."

Roberts's notes throughout.

Handwritten notes throughout. (See also 6:Bk 2).

Lesson I: "Preaching" (photocopy); Lesson II: "Extemporaneous Speaking" (photocopy); Lesson III: "The Narrative and Textual Methods of Speech" (original and photocopy); Lesson V: "Tracting" (original and photocopy).

Pamphlets--bound volume of tracts, including (22 pages); , numbers one through five (40 pages); numbers one through four (79 pages); (15 pages); (16 pages); and including "The Relation of the Church to Christian Sects," "Origin and History of 'Mormonism,'" "Doctrines of the Church," "Church Organization," and "Present Status" (published in 1923, 78 pages).

Clippings written by B. H. Roberts primarily on religious subjects, including sermon texts and series of articles titled "New Dispensation Thoughts."

Radio address by B. H. Roberts. Typescript.

Concerning L.D.S. church doctrine on God. Typescript with Roberts's handwritten notes.

Photocopy of Roberts's personal copy with notes throughout.

Four manuscripts, authors unidentified. "Bountiful (North Canyon Ward) History," "Statement of Rev. S. F. Whitney on Mormonism," "Science Again Evidences Mormon Philosophy," and "Notes on Lindburgh."

B. H. Roberts's inscription from the flyleaf of John L. Emmett's set of the , a 1933 letter from "George" to "Miss Cook" asking about endowment of Joseph Smith and her reply, and remarks by Truman Madsen on Roberts's possible use of "The Hoofman Painting."

Chapters 1 through 5. Original typescript with carbon copy.

Letter dated 23 December 1973 from Heber M. Holt to Grant Ivins about Roberts's Book of Mormon research. Photocopy.

Clippings on Utah and the Mormons with handwritten notations.

Clippings and information on Roberts's congressional campaign.

Clippings and information on Roberts's congressional campaign.

Introductory material and chapters 1 through 3. Carbon copies with handwritten corrections and additions.

Chapters 1 through 14. Carbon copies with handwritten corrections and additions.

Chapters 1 through 6. Carbon copies with handwritten corrections and additions.

By Ethan Smith. Photocopy with Roberts's annotations.

Roberts's comparison of the Book of Mormon with Ethan Smith's work.

Original typescript with pencil corrections and additions.

Written by Roberts comparing the Book of Mormon with Carbon of typescript with handwritten annotations and mimeographed copies.

Article on the discovery of the Newark Holy Stone and its exposure as a fraud. Original typescript and carbon copy.

Includes the "Confession of Oliver Overstreet" and notes from publications contemporary with the Book of Mormon.

These appear to be references to sources of information on Mormon history. Small, handwritten notes possibly made by Roberts.

Recommendations and assessments of the B. H. Roberts papers formerly in the possession of Brigham E. Roberts by H. Michael Marquardt in 1977.

Portions of B. H. Roberts manuscript including introductory material; a list of chapter titles; and chapters 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 37; and and "Appendage to Chapter LV."

Photocopied portions of B. H. Roberts manuscript including introductory material; a list of chapter titles; and chapters 1-3, 6-10, 20, 24-28, 30-35, 37, 39-45, 49, 54-55; and and "Appendage to Chapter LV."

Photocopied portions of B. H. Roberts manuscript including introductory material; a list of chapter titles; and chapters 1-3, 6-10, 20-21, 24-28, 30-35, 37, 39-45, 49, 54-55; and and "Appendage to Chapter LV."

Photocopied portions of B. H. Roberts manuscript including introductory material; a list of chapter titles; and chapters 1-3, 6-10, 20, 24-28, 30-35, 37, 39-45, 49, 54, 55, Appendix.

This folder includes clippings about the deaths of B.H. Roberts and Ceila Roberts. Also included are clippings concerning World War I and personal interest.