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A Survey And Analysis Of Utah's Weekly Newspaper Publishers And Their Publications, Martin Bradley Munn Jan 1961

A Survey And Analysis Of Utah's Weekly Newspaper Publishers And Their Publications, Martin Bradley Munn

Theses and Dissertations

This study was made to determine the similarities and dis-similarities of Utah's weekly newspaper publishers who belong to the Utah State Press Association and to analyze the publications which they publish each week. It was done to give insight and to make recommendations to those who head and to those extremely interested in community journalism in the Beehive State.

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Great Basin Kingdom: An Economic History Of The Latter-Day Saints, 1830-1900 Leonard J. Arrington, Richard D. Poll Jan 1961

Great Basin Kingdom: An Economic History Of The Latter-Day Saints, 1830-1900 Leonard J. Arrington, Richard D. Poll

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.

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A Study Of The Reactions Of Latter-Day Saint Youth To The Thirteen Fireside Programs Given In The Winter Of 1960, Emerson Roy West Jan 1961

A Study Of The Reactions Of Latter-Day Saint Youth To The Thirteen Fireside Programs Given In The Winter Of 1960, Emerson Roy West

Theses and Dissertations

This is a study of certain high school and college students to the thirteen Fireside Programs given under the direction of the General Authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the first three months of 1960. The purposes of this study are twofold: (1) to study the reactions to the fireside program and (2) to study the change in conduct of the audience through the addresses and discussions.

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A History Of Preston, Idaho, Clarence G. Judy Jan 1961

A History Of Preston, Idaho, Clarence G. Judy

Theses and Dissertations

Preston, Idaho, a small agricultural community in northern Cache Valley, in early times was a hunting ground for Indians who camped nearby. The first white men to visit the area were trappers, immigrants and explorers. Mormon settlers had pushed to its borders by 1860.

Unlike most communities of Cache Valley, the greater Preston area, known then as Worm Creek, was settled by individual enterprise. In 1868 Dennis W. Winn became the first settler in that part of Worm Creek known as the "Flat" or "Sandridge" which later became Preston. Other settlers located along Worm Creek to the east.

The Utah …

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A Circumspection Of Ten Formulators Of Early Utah Art History, Tom Leek Jan 1961

A Circumspection Of Ten Formulators Of Early Utah Art History, Tom Leek

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this thesis was to study the efforts of ten Utah artists who played significant roles in formulating early Utah art history.

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The House Of Intellect Jacques Barzun, R. Kent Fielding Apr 1960

The House Of Intellect Jacques Barzun, R. Kent Fielding

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.

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The United Nations As A Policy Instrument, Robert E. Riggs Apr 1960

The United Nations As A Policy Instrument, Robert E. Riggs

BYU Studies

The author examines how the United Nations is an instrument of United States policy. To varying degrees, within the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, and the Secretariat, the United States exerts its influence. Each UN body serves a unique function in which the United States can further its own foreign policy.

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Hebrew Idioms In The Small Plates Of Nephi, E. Craig Bramwell Jan 1960

Hebrew Idioms In The Small Plates Of Nephi, E. Craig Bramwell

Theses and Dissertations

The problem of this thesis is: To determine whether there are Hebraic idioms in the Small Plates of Nephi in the Book of Mormon that have been retained in translation. An idiom is defined as any peculiar genius of the language: grammatical, syntactical, or verbal imagery. Non-Hebraic idioms were not considered.
The assumptions underlying the problem are:
1. The Book of Mormon is a record of the Nephites whose cultural, social, and lingual milieu originated in Israel.
2. The Book of Mormon was originally written according to a Hebrew pattern of thought and communication.
3. Joseph Smith, as a young …

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Pioneer Bands And Orchestras Of Salt Lake City, Martha Tingey Cook Jan 1960

Pioneer Bands And Orchestras Of Salt Lake City, Martha Tingey Cook

Theses and Dissertations

Early Mormon leaders realized the value of music as an important element in spiritual and recreational activities. Consequently, they encouraged and sponsored musical groups.

Three pioneer bands of Salt Lake City—the Nauvoo Brass Band, Nauvoo Legion Martial Band, and Quadrille Band—had originated during the early 1840's in Nauvoo, Illinois, under the sponsorship of Joseph Smith. They performed at all important civic and social occasions.

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A Study Of The Doctrinal Significance Of Certain Textual Changes Made By The Prophet Joseph Smith In The Four Gospels Of The Inspired Version Of The New Testament, Robert J. Matthews Jan 1960

A Study Of The Doctrinal Significance Of Certain Textual Changes Made By The Prophet Joseph Smith In The Four Gospels Of The Inspired Version Of The New Testament, Robert J. Matthews

Theses and Dissertations

The several versions and revisions of the Bible in existence precipitate questions concerning the reliability of many Biblical texts. Each of these versions has an amount of variation from the others, yet all were done my men of accepted scholarship.
Joseph Smith also made a Bible revision, or as he termed it, a "translation," using a King James Version printed in 1828 as the basis. This amended King James Version, although not fully completed, has been published under the title of the Inspired Version of the Holy Scriptures, by the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This thesis …

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A Study Of Selected Factors Which Influence Latter-Day Saint And Non-Latter-Day Saint Students To Attend The Church College Of Hawaii, Daniel G. Witt Jan 1960

A Study Of Selected Factors Which Influence Latter-Day Saint And Non-Latter-Day Saint Students To Attend The Church College Of Hawaii, Daniel G. Witt

Theses and Dissertations

The object of this study is to examine some of the influences associated with the decisions of Latter-day Saint and non-Latter-day Saint students to attend The Church College of Hawaii. Social scientists have found that an important aspect of any decision situation is a person's orientation to that situation. Such orientations may often have their basis in the child's early relationships with his parents.

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A Study Of The Criticisms Of The Book Of Abraham, Calvin D. Mcomber Jan 1960

A Study Of The Criticisms Of The Book Of Abraham, Calvin D. Mcomber

Theses and Dissertations

This study involves an analysis and evaluation of criticisms made of some of the work of Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet, and a reevaluation of his work and character in the light of the findings of the study. The criticisms were concerned in particular with the method used in translating into English certain material from the language of the original source found on papyrus in an Egyptian tomb. This material is part of a book known as "The Book of Abraham." In general the criticisms dealt with the life's work and character of Joseph.

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The Pratt-Newman Debate, Robert Duane Hatch Jan 1960

The Pratt-Newman Debate, Robert Duane Hatch

Theses and Dissertations

The colorful history of Mormon polygamy has many interesting stories to tell, and one of the most interesting is that of Rev. Dr. J. P. Newman's debate with the Mormon Apostle Orson Pratt on "Does the Bible Sanction Polygamy?" This debate was held at the New Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 12, 13, and 14, 1870. Newman was the Chaplain of the United States Senate and one of the foremost preachers of Washington, D.C. His appearance in Salt Lake City to debate the question of polygamy was a national topic. Probably never before, nor since, has so …

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An Evaluation Of Public Relations Contacts With High School Seniors Made By A Representative Of Brigham Young University, Dale L. Nelson Jul 1959

An Evaluation Of Public Relations Contacts With High School Seniors Made By A Representative Of Brigham Young University, Dale L. Nelson

Theses and Dissertations

This study was an attempt to determine to what extent personal contacts, as a part of student recruitment, acquainted high school seniors of 1958 with Brigham Young University and influenced them in their enrollment. Opinions of college freshmen who were graduated from high schools visited by a B.Y.U. public relations representative were elicited by mail questionnaire. Respondents were asked to list the means through which they became "acquainted" with the University. They were also asked to list what "influenced" them to attend. Personal contacts by a public relations representative were considered among various means of "acquaintance" and "influence" of a …

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Background Radiation And Endemic Faunal Range In The San Luis Valley Of Southern Colorado, Joseph C. Daniel Jr., R. Leonard Blain May 1959

Background Radiation And Endemic Faunal Range In The San Luis Valley Of Southern Colorado, Joseph C. Daniel Jr., R. Leonard Blain

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

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Charles Darwin After One Hundred Years, Vasco M. Tanner Apr 1959

Charles Darwin After One Hundred Years, Vasco M. Tanner

BYU Studies

One hundred years after the publication of Charles Darwin's Origin of Species, Darwin's theories have become largely accepted as scientific fact explaining the changing nature of the world. However, there remains a fear of the theory of evolution. The article surveys the history of Darwin's voyages and observations that led to his revolutionizing theories and the impact his thought has had on science.

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Folk Elements In The Formation Of The Mormon Personality, Austin E. Fife Apr 1959

Folk Elements In The Formation Of The Mormon Personality, Austin E. Fife

BYU Studies

Through the lens of folklore, the author explores the collective Mormon personality. By examining the common beliefs, stories, and songs that exist outside the official body of Church doctrine but among the Saints themselves, the author provides illuminating details about the formation of Mormon culture.

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An Approach To Modernity In Art, Gerrit De-Jong Jr. Apr 1959

An Approach To Modernity In Art, Gerrit De-Jong Jr.

BYU Studies

Writing to defend modern art, the author first discusses some of the prejudiced and false assumptions made by people when they hear the word modern in connection with artistic expression. Every artistic age, whether in regard to painting or music, dance or literature, interior design or architecture, has been modern to those who experienced it, and even today's classics were often met with skepticism in their time. Accustomed to established norms, audiences and consumers of art are not certain how to respond to new conventions set forth in modern artistic works. Looking at the beauty of form rather than the …

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The Mormon Gold-Mining Mission Of 1849, Eugene E. Campbell Apr 1959

The Mormon Gold-Mining Mission Of 1849, Eugene E. Campbell

BYU Studies

Although Latter-day Saints were instrumental in discovering the California gold that led to the 1849 gold rush, as a people they remained in the Great Basin due to counsel from Brigham Young, who felt raising crops would ultimately bring more wealth than searching for gold. However, Young allowed several young men to be called on gold mining missions for the Church. Their journal entries describe their challenges and their success and their eventual founding of the Hawaiian Mission.

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A Follow-Up Study Of The Graduates Of The Seminary Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints At Preston, Idaho, Ernest Eberhard Jr. Jan 1959

A Follow-Up Study Of The Graduates Of The Seminary Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints At Preston, Idaho, Ernest Eberhard Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study to determine the influence of the Seminary program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the development and persistence of certain desired religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices of its graduates.

A student questionnaire was constructed for the purpose of determining student responses, opinions, and attitudes on various phases of their religious lives as they were influenced by their seminary training. The questionnaire was based on certain beliefs and practices which the investigator felt were indicative of the beliefs and practices which characterize those living in harmony with the tenents of …

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An Evaluation Of The Leadership In The Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association Camping Program In The Stakes Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Deon Johnson Jan 1959

An Evaluation Of The Leadership In The Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association Camping Program In The Stakes Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Deon Johnson

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the adequacies of leadership in the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association camping program in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The study seemed to suggest the importance of a discussion of and possible answers to the following statements:
1. To determine the recommended camping program as outlined by the YWMIA and to what extent this program was carried out in the stakes of the Church.
2. To determine the recommended standards of leadership of the YWMIA and to what extent these standards were followed.
3. To determine what was done …

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The Wages Of Sin In Hawthorne, Marden J. Clark Jan 1959

The Wages Of Sin In Hawthorne, Marden J. Clark

BYU Studies

The loss of innocence as the result of sin is a theme running throughout many of Nathaniel Hawthorne's works. Many of his works look at the consequences of sin in individuals' lives. The most common sins Hawthorne wrote into his stories are intellectual pride and the violation of another's individuality. The author follows these themes through Hawthorne's works showing that the results of sin are suffering, death, further sin, and, occasionally, a partial redemption. As Hawthorne continued to explore these themes in his works, they become increasingly more complex. Hawthorne never conclusively answers his own questions about the wages of …

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What Is Humanistic About Modern Art?, Conan Mathews Jan 1959

What Is Humanistic About Modern Art?, Conan Mathews

BYU Studies

Perhaps because of its radical divergence from tradition, modern art has been met with skepticism. The author explores the issues of what constitutes art and the aesthetic experience. He claims that modern art's emphasis on form over content appeals in a fundamental way to the human soul.

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The Contribution Of Existentialism, Truman G. Madsen Jan 1959

The Contribution Of Existentialism, Truman G. Madsen

BYU Studies

Although a wide gap exists between existential thought and logical empiricism, the influence of existentialism is growing. The author compares these two schools of thought by looking at their methods and language, their search for ultimate principles of being and knowing, the implications of their findings for man, and their relation to the principle of choice. These philosophies are then applied to a question of the freedom of man, and the possible contributions of existentialism to analytic thought are explored.

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An Analysis Of The Development And Use Of Objectives For The Seminary Teachers In The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, John Paul Fugal Jan 1959

An Analysis Of The Development And Use Of Objectives For The Seminary Teachers In The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, John Paul Fugal

Theses and Dissertations

The literature on educational problems and procedures gives considerable emphasis to objectives. Sometimes called aims, goals, or values, the objectives have been variously formulated according to the philosophy and environment of their authors. Great variation is found in the many codes of objectives which have existed and which now are used in education.

In examining the code of general objectives which has been published and circulated throughout the Latter-day Saint Seminary System since 1943, the writer was of the opinion that these objectives were not fully used by the seminary teachers and that they may not be those really desired …

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The Founding And Development Of Grantsville, Utah, 1850-1950, Alma A. Gardiner Jan 1959

The Founding And Development Of Grantsville, Utah, 1850-1950, Alma A. Gardiner

Theses and Dissertations

Statement of the problem.--To relate the story of the founding of Grantsville and to chronicle the events in the several phases of the city's development.

Delimitation of the problem.--This history covers a hundred-year period beginning with the coming of the first pioneer settlers in 1850 and concluding with the Grantsville Centennial Celebration.

Statement concerning documentary sources.--The majority of sources are of "primary" classification and include the "Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints"; all other available LDS ward, stake, and Church records; other denominational records and files; many volumes of individual diaries; other …

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A Study Of Representative Examples Of Art Works Fostered By The Mormon Church With An Analysis Of The Aesthetic Value Of These Works, Monte B. Degraw Jan 1959

A Study Of Representative Examples Of Art Works Fostered By The Mormon Church With An Analysis Of The Aesthetic Value Of These Works, Monte B. Degraw

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine certain characteristics of representative examples of visual art fostered by the Mormon Church and to arrive at an estimate of the aesthetic values of these works by a comparative analysis with aesthetic values stressed in the literature.

Representative examples of Mormon art were examined to determine their primary purposes and themes. Each work considered was classified according to the following primary categories developed in a preliminary survey: (1) History Glorification, (2) Depiction of Moral Models, (3) Scriptural Teaching, and (4) Aesthetic Purpose.

The representative examples were analyzed for their stylistic qualities to …

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A Study Of Early Utah-Montana Trade, Transportation, And Communication, 1847-1881, L. Kay Edrington Jan 1959

A Study Of Early Utah-Montana Trade, Transportation, And Communication, 1847-1881, L. Kay Edrington

Theses and Dissertations

Only a few hardy men had ventured into America's intermountain west prior to the year 1847. Arriving in this year, the Mormons, under Brigham Young, slowly conquered parts of the Great Basin and within a few years had produced a self-sustaining agricultural economy. production of a surplus in farm products awaited only the emergence of a "foreign" market. This market was soon forthcoming.

The developing process of Utah-Montana relations from 1847 through 1881 was a natural occurance. From the very first, men from Utah traveled northward. The Mormon experiment at Ft. Lemhi during the late 1850's was a prime example …

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Philip De La Mare, Pioneer Industrialist, Leon R. Hartshorn Jan 1959

Philip De La Mare, Pioneer Industrialist, Leon R. Hartshorn

Theses and Dissertations

Philip De La Mare was born 1823, in the village of Grouville, Island of Jersey, of the Channel Islands. His father and grandfather were contractors who built piers. Philip received a common school education and while in his youth learned the trade of blacksmith and mechanic. In 1847, Philip De La Mare's father contracted to build the Albert Pier on Jersey Island. Philip was associated with his father on the contract. In 1849, he heard a Mormon Elder preach the Gospel for the first time; he was convinced of the truthfulness of the message and was baptized. One month later …

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A Comparative Study And Evaluation Of The Latter-Day Saint And "Fundamentalist" Views Pertaining To The Practice Of Plural Marriage, Dean C. Jessee Jan 1959

A Comparative Study And Evaluation Of The Latter-Day Saint And "Fundamentalist" Views Pertaining To The Practice Of Plural Marriage, Dean C. Jessee

Theses and Dissertations

Since the issuance of the Manifesto by President Wilford Woodruff on September 25, 1890, discontinuing the practice of plural marriage by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, intensive efforts have been made by dissenters to show that authority to practice polygamy has secretly continued to the present day. Claiming that the Church departed from its original teachings when it discontinued the practice of plural marriage and that the Manifesto was adopted merely as an act of appeasement, "fundamentalists" have attempted to show that the doctrine of plural marriage was revealed to the Latter-day Saints as an irrevocable decree, …

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