essay
The murder of Joseph Smith
mormonism and american culture • New York • Published In 1972 • Pages: 74-86
By: Huntress, Keith Gibson.
Abstract
The author explains Joseph Smith's murder in context of political problems of limited government in the American West, absolving the Illinois governor who has been blamed for not offering Smith needed protection. It is argued that the governor believed he had only limited powers, which he did not want to overstep. Although he officially disbanded the militia prior to Smith's death, it continued on its mission to attack the Mormon settlement. 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
- 1844-1846
- Coverage Place
- Hancock County, Illinois, United States
- Notes
- Keith Huntress
- For bibliographical references see document 95
- LCCN
- 72082900
- LCSH
- Mormons