nursery) to set up my office. There, sitting alone in the quiet building, I sensed the awesome responsibility that now rested upon me." When asked what his goals were for his administration ofthe Stake, he replied, 'To be able to follow the goals and ideals those brethren set that preceded us. There is something special in this Valley, there is a destiny for this Valley and its people."1' Perhaps it is fitting to close this work with the words of Daniel H. Wells, who speaking at the fourth conference of the Morgan Stake on 18 August 1878, said, "It is the love for the gospel that has brought us here to the valleys ofthe mountains. It was God's purpose to bring us here to be co-workers with Him in consummating his mighty purpose."12 1. Oral interview with Keith R, Utile by Laraine Whitear, October 1985. 2. Letter in possession of Keith Little. 3- Ibid. 4. Ibid 5. Journal of Calvin R. Stephens, March 5, 1981. 6. Oral interview with Jay Taggart by Laraine Whitear, November 1985. 7. Oral interview with Robert W. Poll by laraine Whitear, September 17, 1985, 8. Stephens Journal, March 8, 1981. 9- Morgan County News, March 13, 1981, 10. Stephens Journal, March 8, 1981. 11. Oral interview with Robert W. Poll by laraine Whitear, October 1985. 12. Morgan Stake Historical Record, Minutes of Stake Conferences, August 18, 1878, Historical Department, The Church ofjesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City.