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Notes on Mormon polygamy

mormonism and american culture • New York • Published In 1972 • Pages: 101-111

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

Abstract

This document discusses the doctrine and demography of Mormon polygamy over the 65-year period (1841-1904) in which it was practiced. A 1913 study showed that only fifteen to twenty percent of marriages were polygamous. These were no more fertile than monogamous marriages during the period. Polygamy was not only slow to catch on but also was easily abandoned as most Mormons never cared to practice it. For references cited see Hill and Allen (1972 “Selected bibliography”).

HRAF PubDate

2018

Region

North America

Sub Region

Southwest and Basin

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Types

Historian

Indigenous Person

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Marlene Martin; Martin Malone; 1978. Ian Skoggard; 2012

Field Date

not applicable

Coverage Date

1841-1890

Coverage Place

Illinois and Utah, United States

Notes

Stanley S. Ivins

For bibliographical references see document 95

LCCN

72082900

LCSH

Mormons