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The Mormon culture region: strategies and patterns in the geography of the American West, 1847-1964

Annals of the Association of American Geographers • 55 • Published In 1965 • Pages: 191-220

By: Meinig, D. W. (Donald William).

Abstract
After a review of literature on Mormon geography and the culture area, the author discusses the history of Mormon migration and colonization, non-Mormon intrusions, a precise definition of the Mormon culture region, and predictions about future demographic patterns.
Subjects
External migration
Settlement patterns
External relations
culture
Mormons
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Geographer
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1978
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1847-1964
Coverage Place
western United States
Notes
D. W. Meinig
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
gs12000296
LCSH
Mormons