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The Deseret alphabet

Utah humanities review1 • Published In 1947 • Pages: 223-239

By: Ivins, Stanley S. (Stanley Snow).

Abstract
This is a history of the attempt by the Mormons shortly after their arrival in Utah to revise what was considered an overly complicated English alphabet. By devising a system in which each letter had only a single sound, it could be greatly improved and would be easier for children to learn to read. The plan was also tied to religious beliefs about the need to develop a "pure" language for the entire world in order to be ready for the Second Coming. The plan was ultimately a failure and, aside from the printing of a few books in the new orthography, it was ignored by most people. Unfortunately, a sample of the new alphabet is not provided.
Subjects
Cultural goals
Speech
Writing
Educational theory and methods
culture
Mormons
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Unknown
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Martin Malone ; 1978
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1853-1870
Coverage Place
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Notes
S. S. Ivins
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
93645040
LCSH
Mormons