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The Life And Contributions Of Newel Kimball Whitney, Larry Neil Poulsen
The Life And Contributions Of Newel Kimball Whitney, Larry Neil Poulsen
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this writing is to present a biography of Newel Kimball Whitney with emphasis on his personal life and his contributions to the Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints.
History Of The Danish Mission Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, 1850-1964, Marius Aldrid Christensen
History Of The Danish Mission Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, 1850-1964, Marius Aldrid Christensen
Theses and Dissertations
The "History of the Danish Mission, 1850-1964," gives a detailed account of the Mormon "beginnings" in Denmark and attempts to trace the development of a system of proselyting and its effect upon the lives of both missionaries and converts of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. No attempt has been made in this study to record chronological detail to any extensive degree. Rather, emphasis has been placed on "beginnings" and major historical developments.
This study includes an examination of the Scandinavian and Danish Mission records, several missionary journals and all known printed material related to the Mormon Church …
A Study Of The Political Involvements In The Career Of Joseph Smith, Edward G. Thompson
A Study Of The Political Involvements In The Career Of Joseph Smith, Edward G. Thompson
Theses and Dissertations
It is the purpose of this study to examine the political elements and issues in the United States from the latter part of 1838 to June 27, 1844, to determine their relationship to the death of Joseph Smith. This study includes an analysis of national, state and local issues and sentiment during that time, as they have a bearing upon the subject.
The primary period of study is the Illinois era of Latter-day Saint history which includes the events that transpired from the winter of 1838-39 to June 27, 1844. A less intensive study includes events after June 1844, to …
Meadow, Millard County, Utah: The Geography Of A Small Mormon Agricultural Community, Richard H. Jackson
Meadow, Millard County, Utah: The Geography Of A Small Mormon Agricultural Community, Richard H. Jackson
Theses and Dissertations
The agricultural village was the basis of the original economy of Utah established by the Mormon settlers, but it has since been supplanted in importance by the industrial and commercial activities of the large centers of the Wasatch Front counties of Salt Lake, Weber, and Utah. This study was conducted in an attempt to determine the future of those communities removed from industrialized northern Utah. The village of Meadow, Millard County, was chosen as an example and it was subjected to a detailed geographic analysis. From this analysis conclusions have been drawn regarding its future.
An Analysis Of The Effect Of Seminary Instruction Upon Certain Attitudes Of Students Who Enroll For Reasons Other Than Personal Desire, Kent R. Garner
An Analysis Of The Effect Of Seminary Instruction Upon Certain Attitudes Of Students Who Enroll For Reasons Other Than Personal Desire, Kent R. Garner
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was two fold: (1) to determine if there was a significant difference in attitude toward the church and certain of its teachings and practices between those who were pressured into taking seminary and those who enrolled because they wanted to and (2) to compare the change in attitude of the students who were pressured into seminary with the change in attitude of the students who were not pressured into seminary after completing their first year.
The Nature And Cause Of Internal And External Conflict Of The Mormons In Ohio Between 1830 And 1838, Max H. Parkin
The Nature And Cause Of Internal And External Conflict Of The Mormons In Ohio Between 1830 And 1838, Max H. Parkin
Theses and Dissertations
This study is designed to describe some of the causes of resistance to and internal conflicts in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ohio during the period 1830 to 1838. It is also intended to specify some of the ways the anti-Mormon elements executed their disapproval of the Church and its members in Ohio during that time.