Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Manifesto
This resource examines the history of polygamy--being married to more than one woman--in the Mormon Church.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
This resource provides information on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Utah History Encyclopedia. Includes discussion of the Church's organization, teachings, practices, and history.
Other
Utah Lighthouse Ministry: Bancroft's History of Utah: Utah as a Territory
A chapter from Bancroft's history of Utah, published in 1899, that discusses the Utah Territory.
Other
Utah Lighthouse Ministry: Bancroft's History of Utah: The Utah War
A chapter from Bancroft's history of Utah, published in 1899, on the Utah War from 1857-1858.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Statehood for Utah
This site provides discussion of Utah statehood from the Encyclopedia of Utah History.
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Mormon Migration
This collection uses primary sources to explore Mormon migration.
PBS
Pbs: Faq Sheet on the Mormon Faith
A series of questions with answers on the Mormon religion such as what are the major beliefs, rituals associated with Mormonism and what it is like to be a Mormon.
PBS
Pbs: Faq Sheet on the Mormon Church's Growth, Structure and Reach
A series of questions and answers on the current size of the Mormon Church, how is is spreading around the world, the role it plays in Utah and its finances.
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.
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.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Beginning in Illinois in 1846 Brigham Young led a large group of Mormoms to Salt Lake City to avoid persecution. The trail they followed is now known as the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail. National Park Services provides the...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Joseph Smith, Jr.
Biography of the Mormon leader Joseph Smith.
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...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Salt Lake City
Contains a discussion of the history of Salt Lake City, from its Mormon past through its changes through time.
Other
Utah Lighthouse Ministry: Bancroft's History of Utah: Mountain Meadows Massacre
A chapter from Bancroft's history of Utah, published in 1899, about the Mountain Meadow Massacre.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Great Salt Lake
This resource provides a natural and human history of the Great Salt Lake.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Mormon Trail
The Utah portion of the Old Mormon Trail remains the best-known and most famous section of the several emigrant trails used by the Mormons in their migrations during the 19th century.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Brigham Young
This resource provides information about Bringham Young.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Colonization of Utah
This resource provides a detailed discussion of the colonization of Utah.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia
This is a resource about the state of Utah. Includes images and articles on everything from geology to famous people in the state.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Old Mormon Fort: Birthplace of Las Vegas, Nevada
Basic information about the Old Mormon Fort and an accompanying lesson plan for grades 5-12.
Other
Pioneer Story: The Mormon Pioneer Trail
This site has everything you need to know about the Mormon Pioneer Trail. Read about the stops along the 1,300-mile trail from Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Great Salt Lake Valley and get personal accounts of what happened to the Mormons on...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Utah State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Utah including early explorers, Native Americans, the Mormons, and becoming a state.