Mormon History Association Oral History Interview with Donald Q. Cannon on March 20, 2024 [Audio and Transcript]

This oral history interview with Donald Q. Cannon, conducted on March 20, 2024, provides a comprehensive overview of his distinguished career as a historian, focusing on his significant contributions to Mormon history. Cannon discusses his educational background at the University of Utah and Clark University, his military service at the Pentagon, and his academic positions at the University of Maine and Brigham Young University, where he served as an associate professor, full professor, and Associate Dean of Religious Education. He details his research interests, including Nauvoo, Utah history, and international Mormon history, highlighting his most impactful publications such as the *Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History* and his work on the King Follett Discourse. The interview also covers his influential role in the Mormon History Association, including his presidency from 2004-2005, and his reflections on the professionalization and growth of the field, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives and the continued telling of untold stories. Additionally, Cannon shares personal anecdotes about his family's heritage, his experiences serving missions in Germany and Nauvoo, and his collaboration with other prominent historians, leaving advice for future generations of scholars.