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UVA Library receives major collection on Mormonism
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The University of Virginia recently received a massive donation of Mormon memorabilia, books and other materials that officials say could make the university a leading site east of the Rockies for studying the religion.
Gregory A. Prince, a researcher, businessman and historian of the Latter-Day Saints faith, donated more than 10,000 items to the Charlottesville university, The Daily Progress reported.
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“With the gift of the Gregory A. Prince Collection, the UVa Mormon studies program is poised to provide the leadership needed for a new generation of students and researchers of Mormonism,” said Kathleen Flake, a professor of Mormonism. “Built over a lifetime of research in and writing about Mormonism, it is widely recognized as one of the finest private collections in the world.
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A collection of Mormon memorabilia and materials that spans the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints could make the University of Virginia the leading site for studying the religion outside of Utah, university officials say.
UVa recently received a gift of more than 10,000 books and materials from Gregory Prince, a researcher, businessman, author, social critic and historian of the Latter-Day Saints faith, also known as Mormonism.
The items are being housed in the UVa Library collections and cover Mormonismâs entire history, with a focus on the 20th century. The collection will help bolster the Mormon Studies program in UVaâs Department of Religious Studies.
UVA gets massive trove of Mormon memorabilia and materials
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