Hostess to the World : The Life of Irene E. Staples
Kearney, Neb.
Morris Publishing
2008
"Irene Staples was the first Official Hostess for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons). She served in this position for almost 10 years, much of the time as the sole representative serving in this position. Irene was part of, or a direct witness to, some of the most momentous events in the history of the Mormon Church in modern times. On a daily basis she rubbed shoulders with kings and queens, ambassadors, captains of industry, movie stars, and thousands of 'just folk' that came to Utah to learn about the Mormon church." [Abstract from book cover]