American Born Faith: Writings from the First Century of Mormonism

This exhibition explores historic Mormon material from the Free Library and Rosenbach collections, focusing on the 19th and early 20th centuries. Highlights include early copies of the Book of Mormon; texts printed in Deseret, a Mormon phonetic alphabet; 19th-century travelers' descriptions of Mormon settlements; and publications documenting the range of Americans' reactions to the new faith.

The William B. Dietrich Gallery, Rare Book Department

August 15, 2016 - February 6, 2017

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