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MormonTimes.com: A closer look at the Joseph Smith Papers

In focus: Documents give clear view of history to scholars

Published: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 12:14 a.m. MDT
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There's very little on Robin Jensen's desk that distinguishes it from any other. From the computer screen to the family pictures to the mouse pad decorated with an island sunset, it's a fairly typical setup.

But one simple accessory sets this workstation apart.

To the left of the keyboard sits a "document cradle," which is made of cardboard and resembles an easel. The cradle is where Jensen sets historical treasures that are delivered to his office from the church archives — original documents traced back more than 160 years to the Prophet Joseph Smith.

Read the full story at MormonTimes.com

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