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Historical research and Mormon history

From: Greg Kofford Books (@gkbooks)

Today, April 6, 2026 is the CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE for the John Whitmer Historical Association Conference that will be held in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 24-26, 2026. Please click the link for more information. https://t.co/2Y5yo1kwPg

Deadline: April 6, 2026Detected Apr 6

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Council Bluffs holds significant early Mormon history as a winter encampment and staging ground during the 1846 exodus westward—this conference location offers scholars direct access to primary sites and regional archives relevant to their research presentations.

The September timing allows researchers to present newly completed work on Mormon institutional development, migration patterns, and community formation during the peak academic conference season when major historical findings are being shared across disciplines.

Submitting to JWHA positions scholars within the established peer network of Mormon historians and related field experts, providing direct feedback on work before publication and opportunities to collaborate with specialists studying overlapping periods and geographic regions.

If you study early Mormon history or the westward migration period, the Council Bluffs location makes this an ideal venue to present research while accessing relevant historical sites.