Episode 1 of 2
Pre-Organization Proposal
- When
- Spring 1842
- Where
- Nauvoo
Sarah Granger Kimball and Margaret A. Cook proposed a Ladies' Society for sewing temple clothing. Eliza R. Snow drafted a constitution, which Joseph Smith rejected in favor of priesthood-based organization.
In spring 1842, Kimball and Cook discussed sewing for temple workers. Kimball asked Snow to write a constitution. Smith reviewed it, calling it the best he had seen, but stated he would organize the women according to a pattern of the priesthood instead.
Sources
- Relief Society Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-11
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