A president, a church, and trails west : competing histories in Independence, Missouri / / Jon E. Taylor.
"Examines the efforts of Independence, Missouri, to preserve and balance competing elements of the city's history: as the hometown of President Harry S. Truman; as the site where Joseph Smith established the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; and as the historic gathe...
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| Year of Publication: | 2008 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | xvii, 274 p. :; ill., maps. |
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| Summary: | "Examines the efforts of Independence, Missouri, to preserve and balance competing elements of the city's history: as the hometown of President Harry S. Truman; as the site where Joseph Smith established the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; and as the historic gathering place for western emigration"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-257) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780826218018 (alk. paper) |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Jon E. Taylor. |