Episode 21: The Same Great Work

Scott Hales is the lead writer and literary editor of Saints, Volume 2. In this week’s episode we learn about the construction of a theater in Salt Lake City and how entertainment fit into the lives of the early Saints. Scott also discusses George Q. Cannon’s visit with U.S. president Abraham Lincoln in the midst of the Civil War.

Additional Resources

Chapter Discussed in This Episode:

• Chapter 21: The Same Great Work

Associated Church History Topics:

• American Civil War

• Antipolygamy Legislation

• George Q. Cannon

• Norway

• Patriarchal Blessings

• Pioneer Trek

• Salt Lake Temple

• Temple Building

• Utah

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