Item Detail
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29283
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English
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Medicine Among the Early Mormons
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Western Folklore
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18
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2
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Grass Valley, CA
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Western States Folklore Society
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157-164
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"During the early period of the Church, Mormons were strongly averse to medicines prescribed by doctors, even to doses ordered by graduates of recognized medical schools. Faith healing was widely practiced, and midwifery was an integral part of medicine among the earlier generations of Mormons in Illinois, Utah, and Idaho. The apparent origin of these prejudices and practices makes an interesting study." [From the text]