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School of the Prophets

 Organization

Biography

The School of the Prophets, sometimes referred to as the School of the Elders, was organized by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during various periods from 1833 to 1884. The purpose of the school was to instruct members in theology, secular topics, and social and political issues related to the church's mission.

Citation:
Mormon historical studies, spring 2008:p. 9, etc. (School of the Prophets)

Encycl. of Mormonism(Schools of the Prophets; school organized by Mormon Church leaders during various periods from 1833 to 1884 to instruct members in theology, secular subjects, and political and social issues related to the church's mission; sometimes called School of the Elders)

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Tuttle family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1832
Scope and Contents Correspondence, diaries, pamphlets, advertisements, and account books of the Tuttle family. Diaries were written by Newton Tuttle (1825-1905), a farmer in Bountiful, Utah. He mentions attending the School of the Prophets in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he heard teachings from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon). Correspondence includes letters written to Clara Minerva Tuttle Bartholomew (1865-1956) by members of the Bartholomew family who were on Latter-day...
Dates: 1851-1952

Typescript Copies of Newton Tuttle (1825-1905) Diaries, 1825-1905

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1832
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Correspondence, diaries, pamphlets, advertisements, and account books of the Tuttle family. Diaries were written by Newton Tuttle (1825-1905), a farmer in Bountiful, Utah. He mentions attending the School of the Prophets in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he heard teachings from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon). Correspondence includes letters written to Clara Minerva Tuttle Bartholomew (1865-1956) by members of the Bartholomew family who were on Latter-day...
Dates: 1825-1905

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Subject
Letters 8
Diaries 7
Social Life and Customs 6
Bountiful (Utah) -- History 5
Farmers -- Utah -- Bountiful -- History 5