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Show 3 The Kirtland Temple The Kirtland Temple for who But people stands structure architecturally significant in the development of American culture. recognize Joseph Smith as a prophet it has greater significance. The The building as a symbol of sacrifice and in fulfillment of revelation. is Its dedication on March 27, 1836 was still an infant. the most overpowering events in its history. Many of the early revelations One in Kirtland. Smith were announced highlight of this convention given through Joseph will be the reading of three of those revelations which were lost until this year. was begun was one in 1833 when the Church of ******************** Special Request from the Mormon History Association Nominating Committee nominating committee is in the process of selecting nominees to fill the vacancies We would appreciate very much receiving suggestions from the membership con This request should whom cerning you would like to have nominated for those positions. It is, however, a not be considered to be any kind of pre-ballot or popularity poll. serious request for suggestions and for responsible information as to the qualifications of whomever you propose. We will take every suggestion seriously, and we expect that will be your suggestions accompanied by a statement telling why you think the person(s) you suggest would be appropriate. The in the MHA. For your information, the offices to be filled this coming April are as follows: (1) President-elect (to replace Douglas Alder who becomes President); (2) Vice president (to replace Alma Blair); Beecher). (3) Two council members (to replace Barbara Higdon and Maureen further information, the remanl.ng officers after April are: (1) President: Council members: Paul Edwards Alder; (2) (as past president), David E. Miller, Douglas Richard O. Cowan, Marvin S. Hill. :Send suggestions to James B. Allen, Dept. of History, Brig. Young Univ., Provo, Utah 84602 For your D. ******************** 1978 Annual Meeting: Call for Papers (LDS Historical Department, 50 East North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150), It will be held May 5, 6, 7 in accepted the chairmanship for the 1978 Annual Meeting. Other committee members are Lanier Britsch (BYU), Bill Russell (Graceland Logan, Utah. College), Kent Powell (Utah Historical Society) and Max Parkin (Salt Lake LDS Institute of Religion). The committee is looking for papers On all subjects related to Mormon History. Glen Leonard, has Those interested should contact committee members. ******************** Anyone interested in reading papers at MHA Section Meetings of American Historical Associa tion or Organization of American Historian Conventions should contact Richard Bushman at Boston University or Jan Shipps at Indiana University Joe Romney Indianapolis (IUPUI). at California Polytechnic Institute in San Luis Obispo is arranging a session at the Pacific Coast Branch of AHA. Tom Alexander (BYU) acts as Liaison with the Western Historical Asso- ciation. The Western Social Science Association is ship with MBA. manner? Utah If so, 84322. Is anyone active in WSSA who would interested like to Alder at Utah State please contact Douglas (801 + 752-4100 ext. 7518) in having a liaison relation association in that University, Honors Office, Logan, serve our Since the Kirtland MBA Convention is being held in April in the East, the committee decided not to have a session at the OAR Convention in Atlanta this ";e would hardly expect year. members to make two trips so close together and we want to give the Kirtland meeting preference. |
