Church History Related Links
Collector’s Historical Documents Now Augment Church Archives
Posted: 21 February 2013Brent F. Ashworth, a longtime collector of Church history memorabilia, recently sold and donated a large portion of his collection to the archival holdings of the Church. His contribution was recognized February 7, 2013, at a gathering in the Church History Library. Full Story
John Taylor Portrait Presented to Utah House of Representatives
Posted: 15 February 2013Descendants of John Taylor presented the current Utah State Legislature with a portrait of President Taylor on February 4, 2013. Full Story
Telegraph and Military Tied Utah to the Civil War
Posted: 14 February 2013Mostly due to the telegraph and the railroad, the tragedies of the American Civil War impacted early members of the Church despite their being located hundreds of miles from active fighting. Full Story
Nauvoo Observance Commemorates Pioneers’ Sacrifice
Posted: 11 February 2013More than 300 people gathered on Parley Street in Nauvoo on February 2, 2013, to honor the 167th anniversary of the early Saints evacuating Nauvoo midwinter to begin the long trek west. Full Story
100th Anniversary of Haley’s Mill Chapel Commemorated
Posted: 15 January 2013Members near the Haley’s Mill chapel in Kentucky celebrated the chapel’s 100th anniversary by restoring the chapel. Full Story
Doctrine and Covenants: “The Handbook for Building Zion”
Posted: 31 December 2012The general presidency of the Sunday School discussed the upcoming Sunday School curriculum, the Doctrine and Covenants, calling it the “the handbook for building Zion” that is still relevant today. Full Story
Church History: Online at Last
Posted: 6 December 2012A Church history catalog now available on the Internet provides access to Church historical items contained in the Church History Library and other libraries. Full Story
Historical Marker Honors Bathsheba Smith
Posted: 4 December 2012The Church recently erected a historic marker in West Virginia that honors Bathsheba Smith, who served as the fourth Relief Society general president from 1901 to 1910. Full Story
