Linda King Newell

Newell co-authored the 1984 book Mormon Enigma: Emma Hale Smith with Valeen Tippetts Avery. During this time (1982–86) she was also editor of the scholarly Mormon periodical Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought with her husband L. Jackson Newell, a professor at the University of Utah. Newell served as president of the John Whitmer Historical Association in 1988, and the Mormon History Association from 1996–1997.

Fishing for Emma: Joseph and Emma Companions by Roy A. Cheville ; Judge Me Dear Reader by Erwin E. Wirkus

Articles/Essays – Volume 12, No. 1

Ongoing Dialogue

Articles/Essays – Volume 15, No. 3

The Emma Smith Lore Reconsidered

Articles/Essays – Volume 17, No. 3

LDS Women and Priesthood: The Historical Relationship of Mormon Women and Priesthood

Articles/Essays – Volume 18, No. 3

Dialogue 18.3 (Fall 1985): 21–32
While an examination of that history leaves unanswered the question of women’s ordination to the priesthood, the historical overview of LDS women’s relationship to priesthood suggests a more expansive view than many members now hold.

Dialogue’s Coming of Age

Articles/Essays – Volume 20, No. 1

Polygamy Examined: Mormon Polygamy: A History by Richard Van Wagoner

Articles/Essays – Volume 20, No. 2