Comments on: A Mormon Collectible, 1901

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:18:14 +0000

J., I’m not sure that Clawson was even set apart. I know he was sustained, and this letter shows that he was acting in his new position, and the Church Almanac lists him among the counselors, but I read something somewhere that made me question whether he had been formally set apart. A big question for such a short term of service!

By: J. Stapley

J. Stapley — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:58:02 +0000

You know, I hadn’t realized that Clawson was even in the First Presidency. Seems like this is one of those interesting case studies for succession in the First Presidency as Joseph F. Smith decided to go with a clean slate.

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:52:20 +0000

And how will you know when your collection is complete, kevinf? When sisterf insists you store it in the trash barrel at the car wash?

Thanks, BHodges and kevinf. Stories, stories, everywhere …

By: kevinf

kevinf — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:36:19 +0000

Again, you triumph with something seemingly small, and help us to understand the context, making it fascinating.

I was thinking of starting a french fry collection. Right now I am storing it under the front seat of my car.

By: BHodges

BHodges — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:08:12 +0000

Nice post, interesting fact and cool document. I like it.