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