Laurel Thatcher Ulrich on history

[_Joe Geisner]

As many of you know, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich spoke last night at the Women and the LDS Church conference

http://www.thc.utah.edu/?pageId=234

You can listen or download the address at this website. You can also download Joanna Brooks talk on her book. It is wonderful these addresses are available.

http://kcpw.org/blog/cityviews/2012-08- ... rmon-girl/

Laurel gives an address for the ages. She is a remarkable historian. I am very excited to see her book coming from Knopf, A House Full of Females. She talks a bit about this forthcoming volume.

Laurel's address is essential listening. I love how she makes history come a live. She reminds me of Will Bagley and his ability to make the pioneers real people. This is a quality I respect in great historians.

I have not listened to Joanna Brooks talk, but I am sure it will be a treat.

[_Joe Geisner]

A friend pointed out to me that I provided the wrong link. I am sorry for the mistake on my part. I hope people will take the time to listen to Laurel's interview. Well worth the time.

http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08 ... n-lecture/

[_moksha]

I listened to this Sterling M. McMurrin lecture and was glad I listened. Thanks.

[_Joe Geisner]

I listened to this Sterling M. McMurrin lecture and was glad I listened. Thanks.

Moksha,

I am really glad you enjoyed the lecture. Laurel is unique. She is respected by everyone I know for her scholarship. On a national level she is one of the most respected historians. I am very excited about he forthcoming book on polygamy. If you get a chance to pick up Laurel's "Rachel's Death: How Memory Challenges History," it will be well worth your effort.

http://www.amazon.com/Rachels-Death-Leo ... ath+ulrich