Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Utah
Who "led the group of Mormon pilgrims seeking freedom from religious persecution into the Great Salt Lake Valley?" Come to this website and find out!
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Joseph Smith
Encyclopedia Britannica presents a biography on Joseph Smith, American prophet whose writings, along with the Bible, provide the theological foundation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other Mormon denominations.
Other
Brigham Young: An American Hero
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints gives an overview of the life of Brigham Young, his accomplishments, and his conversion to Mormon faith.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Jeff Turner, "Mormonism, 'Asiatic' Polygamy, and Immigration Regulation"
This article focuses on immigration bans in American history including Teddy Roosevelt's ban on "anybody who believed in polygamy, promoted polygamy, or lived in a country that practiced polygamy." It discusses the Mormons and the Chinese.
Other
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter:the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Thorough introduction to the Mormon Religion. A good place to start. It also gives links to more information.
Other
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
This site includes a great deal of information on the Mormon faith, its people, and history.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mormons
Learn about the culture of the Mormons. Explore topics such as their history, cultural values, and religion.
Digital History
Digital History:religious Ferment
The Second Great Awakening brought about the growth of Protestant denominations, and some new religions and sects.
Other
Joseph Smith's History Vault: Mormons in Illinois
From the 1850 and 1852 series of articles in the magazine, "American Whig Review," you can read about Mormonism and the Mormons in Illinois.
Other
Mormon Newsroom: Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints: Brigham Young
The life of Brigham Young, one of the founders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, is described. It provides hyperlinks to related topics.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Mormonism
This article on the Mormonism provides information on the religion's founder (Joseph Smith), holy book, (the "Book of Mormon"), and basic tenets. Also included is a history of Mormonism and the Mormon people, including an overview of the...
Curated OER
Mormons
A chapter from John J. Stewart's "The Iron Trail to the Golden Spike" about Utah and the transcontinental railroad.
Curated OER
Mormons
A chapter from John J. Stewart's "The Iron Trail to the Golden Spike" about Utah and the transcontinental railroad.