This resource provides a natural and human history of the Great Salt Lake.

A long and interesting biography of Brigham Young. It details his life, religious beliefs, and contributions to the Mormon Religion. Also contains pictures of his 21 wives and information on his teachings.

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.

A series of four good articles on why Utah was not allowed to become a state until it outlawed the Mormon practice of polygamy in 1890. The articles also contain primary source documents.

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.

A short history of the Mormon Church and its founder, Joseph Smith. Read about the Mormon settlements in the Midwest, and Joseph Smith's demise.

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...

The sources in this set help place the Mormon migration in geographic, political, religious, and cultural contexts, including other westward movement motivated by Manifest Destiny.

Learn about the culture of the Mormons. Explore topics such as their history, cultural values, and religion.

This resource provides information about Bringham Young.

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.

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.

(1838-1918) An early president of The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His father was the Mormon founder. Joseph Fielding died at age 80.

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.

The earthly center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Begun in the mid-19th century, the Square's Mormon landmarks include the Salt Lake Temple, the Tabernacle, and the Assembly Hall.

A very good interview with a historian on the origins of the Mormon Church, its early history in America and comments about the issue of dissent with the Church.

This resource provides a detailed discussion of the colonization of Utah.

This is an excellent biography of the life of Joseph Smith. It is a great place to start research on the man who founded the Mormon religion.

This article is from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints homepage. It concerns the beliefs of their leader Joseph Smith.

This is a good site to quickly find out what the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes. It gives answers to questions about the Church in an easy to follow format and gives a description for each major belief.

This resource looks at Mormon immigration into the state of Utah during the 19th century.

This resource examines the history of polygamy--being married to more than one woman--in the Mormon Church.

Discussion of the history of polygamy in the Mormon church from the Utah History Encyclopedia.

This is the site of a Mormon Newsletter that publishes articles about the Mormons' role in society. You can read articles from their past issues if you click on that topic in the left side bar.