Mormon Manuscripts
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So many works of Latter-day Saint authors have been lost to time because they've languished without ever being republished. Mormon Manuscripts endeavors to bring these texts back to life again through transcription, editing, formatting, and republication.
My current emphasis is bringing poetry and correspondence from Mormon women back into publication. If you have an out-of-print text you would like to see returned to publication, contact me and make a request. We'll see if we can make it happen!
Songs and Flowers of the Wasatch
Edited by Emmeline B. Wells (1893)
Songs and Flowers of the Wasatch is a stunning poetry collection published for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, featuring the works of some of the most accomplished and successful Latter-day Saint women of the late 19th century. These poets—scholars, activists, and pioneers—came together to celebrate the natural wonders of the Utah Territory, capturing its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultural life through verse.
This collection is not only a literary achievement but a bold statement of identity. Songs and Flowers of the Wasatch was instrumental in shifting perceptions of Latter-day Saint women, who were often viewed as ignorant, oppressed, and confined by their faith. In stark contrast, the women behind this collection presented themselves as educated, cultured, and capable, showing the world that Mormon women were not only integral to their communities but also accomplished in the arts, literature, and intellectual life.
Price: $9.99
Utah Woman Suffrage Song Book
Published by Woman's Exponent (1890)
Utah Woman Suffrage Song Book is a powerful and revelatory collection of poetry and song lyrics written by Latter-day Saint women during the late 19th century, all dedicated to the cause of women’s suffrage. This remarkable anthology showcases the voices of early Mormon women who not only advocated for the right to vote but also articulated their visions of equality and justice with deep spiritual conviction. These writers and activists, many of whom were mothers, sisters, and wives, wove their faith into their suffrage advocacy, illustrating an inseparable connection between gender equality and their spiritual beliefs.
This collection invites readers, particularly those with ties to Utah and the Latter-day Saint tradition, to engage with a forgotten chapter of history—one in which women of faith boldly embraced the call for social and political change. Utah Woman Suffrage Song Book is a celebration of the brave women who used their voices, their faith, and their art to fight for equality, giving modern readers an opportunity to reconnect with this important legacy.
Price: $5.99
Wild Flowers of Deseret: A Collection of Efforts in Verse
Authored by August Joyce Crocheron
Wild Flowers of Deseret by Augusta Joyce Crocheron is a deeply personal and evocative poetry collection that captures the beauty and complexities of 19th-century life in California and Utah. Through her poetry, Crocheron offers readers an intimate glimpse into her world—one filled with profound admiration for nature, cherished memories of friends and family, and the experiences of being a pioneer woman in the Utah Territory as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This collection is more than just poetry; it is a celebration of the beauty of the West, the enduring strength of faith, and the vital role of women in shaping the early history of the Mormon community. Wild Flowers of Deseret invites readers to reflect on the interconnectedness of nature, faith, and personal experience, offering a heartfelt tribute to the lives of those who forged new beginnings in a rugged, untamed world.
Price: $9.99
