Quite uncommon Mormon publication...

Item # 696882

January 01, 1881

THE CONTRIBUTOR, Salt Lake City, Utah, January, 1881

* Very rare publication
* Mormons - Mormonism

This is an uncommon title from the Mormon press. It was an independent publication associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) between 1879 and 1896. A monthly periodical, it sought to represent the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Associations (YMMIA and YLMIA respectively), the youth organizations of the LDS Church at the time. It was founded by Junius F. Wells, the inaugural head of the YMMIA and son of church leader Daniel H. Wells.
Articles include: "The University of Deseret" "Nephite Apostates" "Silk Culture In Utah" "Ancient Manuscripts" which relates to the Book of Mormon, among much more.
The imprint noting the city of publication is on an interior page (see photos).
Complete in 32 pages, disbound, 6 by 9 inches, great condition.