Heber C. Kimball Family Association

07/27/2025

New video of As Clay (In the Master Potter's Hand) by Clive Romney

06/30/2025

No Ordinary Life
An Autobiography of Helen Mar Carter Monson
by Helen Monson and Kim Poole

A Vivid Memoir of a Unique Childhood

In our modern age of streaming media and scheduled recreation, it’s easy to forget what childhood used to be like—the everyday discoveries and delights, the hilarious catastrophes and small triumphs. No Ordinary Life is a time machine taking us back to Depression-era Salt Lake City, where Helen grew up making wonderful memories: “Spring was here! I coaxed Mama to let me leave my coat home. That way everyone could see my new dress! And that gave me two things to brag about, because most of the children were still cumbered with their winter coats. I was so excited at being center stage, I was talking non-stop as we arrived at school, and opened the doors to the long closet in back to remove our coats. As I sat, I became aware of an unusual silence. Strange. The bell hadn’t rung. I looked around to see what was the matter, and I heard some giggles and whispers, and I saw a girl point at me. I looked at me too. I was sitting there in my petticoat. Instantly I knew what had happened. I had absent-mindedly taken off my button-down-the-front-dress as if it were my coat, and hung it up with everyone else!” Despite poverty and stress, Helen’s stories focus on joy and adventure . . . while providing a poignantly authentic lens on her family and herself. No Ordinary Life is the first book of The Greatest Gamble series, and covers Helen’s life from her earliest memories through junior high.

https://outskirtspress.com/noordinarylife

06/30/2025

“The Wonder Of It All” by John Nicholas Udall - only child of Ruth Woolley Kimball (Spencer W. Kimball’s older sister). She has 7 grandchildren, all of whom are still living, mostly in Arizona. Nicholas had a close friendship with Spencer Kimball, which he discusses in the book. All of Ruth’s grandchildren are interested in meeting their second cousins (decedents of Andrew Kimball).

Send request (for free book) by mail (or text)
Larry Udall
800 North Granada Drive
Chandler AZ 85226
602-509-7537

06/30/2025

Heber C. Kimball was Mormonism's most colorful leader and a major force in shaping, sustaining, and spreading the Mormon faith. Only Joseph Smith and Brigham Young wielded as much authority or had as much influence during the first four decades of the Mormon church. This is the first comprehensive and objective biography of Kimball since 1888. Stanley B. Kimball, Heber's great-great-grandson, shows us the man in all of his many dimensions---missionary, pioneer, preacher, politician, farmer, father, and husband.

"Superb! This is a superior biography, based almost entirely on manuscript sources, few of which have been used or even examined by other scholars. It is new, it is fresh, it is fast-moving, it has the ring of truth, there is little editorializing, and it is written with economy, clarity, and balance."
-- Leonard J. Arrington, author of Brigham Young: American Moses

https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p012990

06/30/2025

The Blood in Their Veins: The Kimballs, Polygamy, and the Shaping of Mormonism
Andrew Kimball

This meticulously documented, deeply engaging book represents a unique approach to Utah and Latter-day Saint history, drawing on previously untapped private letters and diaries of members of the large and widely known polygamist family of the prominent Latter-day Saint leader, Heber C. Kimball.

https://www.signaturebooks.com/books/p/the-blood-in-their-veins

06/30/2025

"On the Potter's Wheel: The Diaries of Heber C. Kimball" is a collection of the journals of Heber C. Kimball, a prominent figure in early Mormonism. Edited by Stanley B. Kimball, the book offers insights into Kimball's life and experiences as one of the original Twelve Apostles and as a close confidant of both Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. The diaries chronicle his early missionary work, including his time in England, and provide a firsthand account of key events in the development of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Key Figure:
Heber C. Kimball was a central figure in early Mormon history, serving as one of the first Apostles and later as Brigham Young's First Counselor.

Diaries as Primary Source:
The diaries offer a rare, often the only, contemporary account of significant events in the church's history.

Missionary Experiences:
The diaries detail Kimball's experiences as the first LDS missionary to England, including his observations on the poverty and economic conditions there.

Early Church History:
The diaries provide glimpses into early proselyting efforts, the Zion's Camp march, the formation of Nauvoo's Holy Order, and the reactions to Joseph Smith's death.

Unique Perspective:
The diaries offer a personal and often unrestrained perspective on the events and personalities of the time, including interactions with figures like Sam Brannan, Stephen Douglas, and Sylvester and William Smith.

Not Always Polished:
The diaries are known for their informal style, with Kimball's spelling and grammar not always conforming to modern standards.

Limited Annotation:
While the editor provides a biographical chronology and some maps, the annotation is relatively sparse, which may require some background knowledge for a full understanding of the context.

https://archive.org/details/OnThePottersWheelHeberKimball/page/n3/mode/2up

06/30/2025

"Life of Heber C. Kimball" by Orson F. Whitney is a biography detailing the life of Heber C. Kimball, an early apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book covers Kimball's childhood, conversion, missionary work, and leadership roles, particularly focusing on his impact on the establishment of the British Mission. Whitney, Kimball's grandson, provides a detailed account of Kimball's unwavering faith and dedication to the church.

Key aspects of the book:
Early Life and Conversion:
The biography explores Kimball's upbringing, family life, and his eventual conversion to Mormonism.

Missionary Work:
A significant portion of the book is dedicated to Kimball's missionary journeys to England, highlighting his efforts in establishing the British Mission and his interactions with converts.

Leadership and Influence:
The book examines Kimball's roles as an apostle and his close relationship with other church leaders, particularly Joseph Smith and Brigham Young.

Legacy and Influence:
Whitney's biography emphasizes Kimball's contributions to the growth and development of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, both in the United States and in England.

Spiritual Journey:
The book delves into Kimball's spiritual experiences and his unwavering commitment to his beliefs, offering an inspiring testament to his faith and resilience.

06/22/2025

06/14/2025

Today is the Day to be
At This is the Place!

06/01/2025

How many of your family have you personally invited to join the upcoming Kimball reunion on Sat, June 14? Let's make sure everyone feels included, so please reach out and extend an invitation today! RSVP at link

04/02/2025

Engage with your living family on June 14, 2025, invite family here to hckimball.org and spread the word!