Roots of Mormonism : Upper Mississippi cruise, [1980].

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Roots of Mormonism : Upper Mississippi cruise, [1980].

Speeches recorded on a river tour; offered by BYU Travel Study, highlighting Mormon historical sites in the Mississippi River region. Speeches relate to Mormon history, Mississippi River history, and Mark Twain. Also includes recordings of riverboat music; guided tours; firesides; and the musical, "The City of Joseph." Includes speeches by Jeffrey R. Holland, Dallin H. Oaks, Bruce C. Hafen, and others.

20 sound cassettes.

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Oaks, Dallin H.

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Hafen, Bruce C.

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Brigham Young University. Dept. of Travel Study.

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Holland, Jeffrey R., 1940-

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Jeffrey R. Holland served as president of Brigham Young University from 1980 until his call to the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1989. Prior to his tenure at Brigham Young University, he taught in the Church Educational System and served as Commissioner of Church Education from 1976 to 1980. He was instrumental in the establishment of Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies and the establishment of religious education at the heart of Brigham Young University. Jeffrey R. Holland is married to ...