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Salt Lake Tribune: New database unlocks the history of an LDS congregation unlike any other. “From 1880 to 1966, more than a thousand of these Indigenous members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints found ways to blend their Native identities with the young faith. In doing so, they left behind thousands of records — photos, letters, maps, personal histories and more — now all […]

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Salt Lake Tribune: New database unlocks the history of an LDS congregation unlike any other

Salt Lake Tribune: New database unlocks the history of an LDS congregation unlike any other. “From 1880 to 1966, more than a thousand of these Indigenous members of The Church of Jesus Christ…

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ourlovelydeseretFeb 9
On this day in Utah history, 8 February 2002, the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics opened at Rice Eccles Stadium.
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On this day in Utah History – 8 February 2002: The Salt Lake City Winter Olympics

On this day in Utah history, 8 February 2002, the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics opened at Rice Eccles Stadium.

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ourlovelydeseretFeb 4

On this day in Utah history, 4 February 1852, Utah Territorial Legislature passed the "Act in Relation to Service," legalizing the enslavement of black and native peoples in the territory.
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On this day in Utah History - 4 February 1852: “Act in Relation to Servitude”

On this day in Utah history, 4 February 1852, Utah Territorial Legislature passed the "Act in Relation to Service," legalizing the enslavement of black and native peoples in the territory.

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ourlovelydeseretFeb 2

On this date, 2 February 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed between representatives of the United States and Mexico. This treaty officially ceded the land that makes up the State of Utah to the US.
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This day in Utah History: 2 February

On this date, 2 February 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed between representatives of the United States and Mexico.

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Show threadourlovelydeseretJan 31
What do you think about Burgess Owens place in Utah History? 23/
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ourlovelydeseretJan 31
On this day, 30 January 1973, Burgess Owens was drafted out of the University of Miami 13th overall by the New York Jets. He went on to play 10 season in the NFL for the Jets and the Oakland/LA Raiders. He played Defensive Back and amassed 137 starts, 30 interceptions (including 4 pick-sixes), and was a member of the 1980 Champion Oakland Raiders, leading all players in tackles in the Super Bowl. 1/
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Show threadourlovelydeseretJan 28
How will Jabez be remembered in Utah History? Only time will tell for sure. 8/
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Show threadourlovelydeseretJan 28
Accused of bullying the first female elected State Auditor then leading a charge on the Capital Preservation Board to have her removed from the office suite in the rotunda the Auditor has resided in for 109 years, replacing her with junior Senators. 7/
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Show threadourlovelydeseretJan 28
Been a leader in the fight against and condemned the judiciary for their rulings to uphold the anti-gerrymandering voter referendum. 6/
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Show threadourlovelydeseretJan 28
Championed legislation to lower the penalties for an 18 year old still in high school who has sexual relations with someone below the age of consent. This was a key part of the legal defense of his 18 year old granddaughter who was facing felony charges for rape resulting from a “relationship” with a 13 year old. This case was plead down to lessor charges, siting the new law as justification. 5/
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