Bright Lights in the Desert
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Bright Lights in the Desert

The Latter-day Saints of Las Vegas

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eBook - ePub

Bright Lights in the Desert

The Latter-day Saints of Las Vegas

About this book

Bright Lights in the Desert explores the history of how members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Las Vegas have improved the regions' neighborhoods, inspired educational institutions, brought integrity to the marketplace, and provided wholesome entertainment and cultural refinement. The LDS influence has helped shape the metropolitan city because of its members' focus on family values and community service.

Woods discusses how, through their beliefs and work ethics, they have impacted the growth of the area from the time of their first efforts to establish a mission in 1855 through the present day. Bright Lights in the Desert reveals Las Vegas as more than just a tourist destination and shows the LDS community's commitment to making it a place of deep religious faith and devotion to family.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Chapter 1. The Latter-day Saint Corridor and the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
  10. Chapter 2. Post–Old Mormon Fort Early Settlement to Las Vegas Stakes (1857–1960)
  11. Chapter 3. Ignorance, Education, and Cultural Refinement
  12. Chapter 4. Business and Entertainment
  13. Chapter 5. Latter-day Saints in Elected Office and Community Service
  14. Chapter 6. Ecclesiastical Community Service to a Local Congregation in Need
  15. Chapter 7. The Story of the Las Vegas Temple
  16. Appendix A. Nevada Mothers of the Year
  17. Appendix B. Clark County Schools Named After Latter-day Saints
  18. Appendix C. Select List of Elected or Appointed Officials in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area
  19. Appendix D. Las Vegas Temple Dedicatory Prayer, Given December 16, 1989
  20. Appendix E. Latter-day Saint Las Vegas Regional Timeline
  21. Notes
  22. Bibliography
  23. Index
  24. About the Author