[51:14] Rick transitions to the substance of his talk, “And You Thought Family History Was Boring.” He urges us to use the resources of the Church History and Family History departments (especially FamilySearch) to help us “Collect, Preserve, and Share.”
[1:14:45] In discussing proper identification of subjects in photographs, David mentions the problem of an old picture in the Red Book incorrectly claiming to show Theodore Turley’s home in Nauvoo. Rick refers to an extensive newsletter article he wrote about the topic. You can view that article here.
[1:28:19] In discussing what to do with journals and other documents, Rick suggests that the Church History Library may have an interest in looking at those. (Note from the archivist: for Turley family members who want to contact the Church History Library for possible material donations, email the acquisitions missionaries at history@churchofjesuschrist.org and mention that you are contacting them in response to Rick’s presentation.)
[1:31:00] Rick discusses his instrumental role in the new official Church History series, Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days. He emphasizes the importance of (1) being open and honest with our family histories, and (2) using a narrative when we tell stories. Rick also gives a preview of upcoming volumes.