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Mormon Colonization Of The San Luis Valley, Colorado, 1878-1900, Judson Harold Flower Jr. Jan 1966

Mormon Colonization Of The San Luis Valley, Colorado, 1878-1900, Judson Harold Flower Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

In the late 1870's, missionary successes in the southern states prompted the search for a location to which the new converts could migrate and establish their homes among the Saints in "Zion." The area eventually decided upon for the location of the southern converts was the San Luis Valley, in southern Colorado. Elder John Morgan, the most prominent figure in the early missionary work in the South, was given the leading role in bringing southern converts to the settlements which were to be established in the San Luis Valley. The initial settlement of Saints in the valley took place in …


The Life And Contributions Of Newel Kimball Whitney, Larry Neil Poulsen Jan 1966

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.


A Historical Study Of Silver Reef: Southern Utah Mining Town, Alfred Bleak Stucki Jan 1966

A Historical Study Of Silver Reef: Southern Utah Mining Town, Alfred Bleak Stucki

Theses and Dissertations

While a number of short articles and histories of Silver Reef have been written, they tend either to be anecdotal in character or to emphasize the merely sensational aspects of the mining camp. These writings have failed to investigate some of the most basic sources of information concerning this highly interesting mining epic in Southern Utah. Therefore, there remains a real need for a thoroughly researched and documented history of silver Reef - a need that this thesis tries to meet.


A Proposal For A Section Of An Lds Church History Textbook For High School Students Containing The History Of The Church From 1898 To 1951, Arthur R. Bassett Jan 1966

A Proposal For A Section Of An Lds Church History Textbook For High School Students Containing The History Of The Church From 1898 To 1951, Arthur R. Bassett

Theses and Dissertations

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been organized for over one hundred and thirty-six years. The history of nearly a century of that time--1866 to the present--has not been adequately dealt with in any single book currently available for use on the high school level as an L. D. S. seminary text. The objective of this field project was to produce textual materials covering a fifty-three year portion of this period--the portion 1898-1951.

Church history material relative to this period was gathered and organized in a biographical framework centering in the lives and administration of the four …


Patrick Edward Connor, "Father" Of Utah Mining, William Fox Jan 1966

Patrick Edward Connor, "Father" Of Utah Mining, William Fox

Theses and Dissertations

Patrick Edward Connor was a military officer who was given the duty of guarding the overland mail route in the West during the civil war. In addition to this he was to watch the Mormons in Utah and determine their loyalty to the government of the United States. He was the commander of the Military District of Utah and he established his headquarters at Camp Douglas which was near Salt Lake City, Utah.

While stationed in Utah, Connor saw action against hostile Indians on the Bear River in Idaho and other places; had some problems with the Mormons; and became …


The Nature And Cause Of Internal And External Conflict Of The Mormons In Ohio Between 1830 And 1838, Max H. Parkin Jan 1966

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.


A Study Of The Political Involvements In The Career Of Joseph Smith, Edward G. Thompson Jan 1966

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 …


The History And Effect Of Apostasy On A Small Mormon Community, Henry Orvil Holley Jan 1966

The History And Effect Of Apostasy On A Small Mormon Community, Henry Orvil Holley

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to present the history of events leading up to the division of the Mormon community of Slaterville, Weber County, Utah by apostasy. The work has been classified chronologically under the following chapter headings: The Founding of Slaterville, Joseph Morris in Slaterville, The Morrisite War, Apostasy Because of Change of Ward Leadership, Influence of Apostasy on Politics, and Influence of Apostasy on Education.


Benjamin Franklin Johnson: Colonizer, Public Servant, And Church Leader, E. Dale Lebaron Jan 1966

Benjamin Franklin Johnson: Colonizer, Public Servant, And Church Leader, E. Dale Lebaron

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this thesis is to study the life and labors of Benjamin Franklin Johnson and to examine his contributions to his nation and to his Church.