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The City Of Joseph In Focus: The Use And Abuse Of Historic Photographs, Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, T. Jeffrey Cottle Jan 1992

The City Of Joseph In Focus: The Use And Abuse Of Historic Photographs, Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, T. Jeffrey Cottle

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


The Geographical Analysis Of Mormon Temple Sites In Utah, Garth R. Liston Jan 1992

The Geographical Analysis Of Mormon Temple Sites In Utah, Garth R. Liston

Theses and Dissertations

The first eight temple sites in Utah were studied to determine important geographical characteristics of each, and to test the hypothesis that Mormon temple sites conform to definitions of sacred space. President Brigham Young of the Church greatly influenced the selection of the first four temple sites, and the construction of each until his death in 1877. Claimed revelation from God to Young and other leaders and members of the Church, was evident concerning the temple sites. The later four temple sites of the twentieth century were approved by the First Presidency of the Church, but local Church leaders and …


Saturday's Women: Female Characters As Angels And Monsters In Saturday's Warrior And Reunion, Nola Diane Smith Jan 1992

Saturday's Women: Female Characters As Angels And Monsters In Saturday's Warrior And Reunion, Nola Diane Smith

Theses and Dissertations

Using theories of feminist criticism as explained by Sandra Gilbert and Susan Gubar, the study concludes that both Saturday's Warrior, a "home literature" style play, and Reunion, a more artistically challenging play, reflect repressive cultural images of women. Both plays cast female characters into the roles of passive Angel, domestic Angel/Monster, and active Monster.


J. Leroy Kimball, Nauvoo Restoration Pioneer: A Tribute, James L. Kimball Jr. Jan 1992

J. Leroy Kimball, Nauvoo Restoration Pioneer: A Tribute, James L. Kimball Jr.

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


William W. Phelps's Service In Nauvoo As Joseph Smith's Political Clerk, Bruce A. Van-Orden Jan 1992

William W. Phelps's Service In Nauvoo As Joseph Smith's Political Clerk, Bruce A. Van-Orden

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Doctrine And The Temple In Nauvoo, Larry C. Porter, Milton V. Backman Jr. Jan 1992

Doctrine And The Temple In Nauvoo, Larry C. Porter, Milton V. Backman Jr.

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Nauvoo Stake, Priesthood Quorums, And The Church's First Wards, William G. Hartley Jan 1992

Nauvoo Stake, Priesthood Quorums, And The Church's First Wards, William G. Hartley

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


The Divine Supermarket: Shopping For God In America Malise Ruthven, Louis Midgley Jan 1992

The Divine Supermarket: Shopping For God In America Malise Ruthven, Louis Midgley

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Full Issue, Byu Studies Jan 1992

Full Issue, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Introduction To Historic Nauvoo, Loren C. Dunn Jan 1992

Introduction To Historic Nauvoo, Loren C. Dunn

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


The Development Of The Joseph Smith Historic Center In Nauvoo, Kenneth E. Stobaugh Jan 1992

The Development Of The Joseph Smith Historic Center In Nauvoo, Kenneth E. Stobaugh

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Family Life Education In The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In The 20th Century: A Historical Review, Ray W. Stringham Jan 1992

Family Life Education In The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In The 20th Century: A Historical Review, Ray W. Stringham

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis reviewed selected educational literature in almost 350 texts published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) from General Authorities and manuals which included content curriculum in adult family life education; for the adult women's organization (Relief Society); for the men's Melchizedek Priesthood; and for parents instructing their children at home (Family Home Evening).

Topics were ranked by century, according to frequencies of occurrence (FO) in the five major publications. Topics were also summarized by each decade. Tables were provided which summarized the top 40 of 78 topics identified. Recurring Themes suggest family is the basis …


The Southern Utah Expedition Of Parley P. Pratt: 1849-1850, Rick J. Fish Jan 1992

The Southern Utah Expedition Of Parley P. Pratt: 1849-1850, Rick J. Fish

Theses and Dissertations

In 1849, President Brigham Young commissioned a fifty man company, headed by Parley P. Pratt, to explore Southern Utah for possible colonization. The four month trek spanned the coldest months of the winter, and afforded some very harrowing and hazardous experiences. These events weave a heroic story filled with excitement and adventure, while simultaneously revealing the tremendous dedication and fortitude on the part of the explorers to successfully complete their mission.

Many of the Southern Utah colonies that were initiated in the subsequent years following the expedition were based on information gathered during this seven-hundred mile expedition. In addition, their …