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This Is Your History
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“This achievement represents great monetary value, but not monetary value alone. Herein are represented many intangible values—values of supreme worth—appreciation for the honored position accorded women in the gospel plan; testimony of the divinity of the work of the society; and gratitude for the opportunity given the sisters of the Church to serve.”
—Belle S. Spafford, in Daughters in My Kingdom, 88
Relief Society Building: The Center of Influence
“In October 1945, plans were announced to erect a Relief Society building. In October 1947, the First Presidency approved a plan proposed by Sister Belle S. Spafford: each member of the Relief Society, which then numbered 100,000, was asked to donate five dollars to the project. Sisters from all over the world sent donations. Some sent artifacts from their homelands to beautify the interior of the building. In one year, sisters raised $554,016. …
“Since 1984 the building has also housed the offices of the Young Women general presidency and the Primary general presidency.” —Daughters in My Kingdom, 88
