The article discusses the history of Mormonism under Mormon leader Brigham Young. The author comments on misconceptions in research regarding Mormonism and discusses his experiences traveling to Utah and living among the Mormons, including his visit to Salt Lake City, Utah, his attendance of Mormon services given by Young and his observations of women's suffrage in Utah. The creation of a theater in Salt Lake City by Young, polygamy among the Mormons and Young's attitude regarding Methodists who visited Salt Lake City to attempt to convert the population are discussed.
Publication Date
Volume
36
Part
2
Page Range
3-19
Proceedings Genre