MormonTimes.com: Commitment with a camera

LDS institute teacher documents passion for church history

Published: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 12:29 a.m. MDT
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For more than a decade, Kenneth Mays has been surrounding himself with Mormon history — whether it's in his office, in the classroom or on vacation anywhere from New England to Nebraska to the Honeymoon Trail.

It's a commitment that's reflected through a camera lens.

Mays is a teacher by profession who has taken his passion for LDS Church history — along with some photography equipment — out on the road. His office walls at the Salt Lake University Institute of Religion are covered with images he's captured of the Sacred Grove, the Whitmer home, the Kirtland Temple and other historical sites.

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Recent comments

Excellent pictures what a terrific way of gaining historical knowledge…

Doug Losse | Sept. 25, 2008 at 7:57 a.m.

So, what is the address on lds.org where I can view the photos?

Russell | Sept. 25, 2008 at 7:50 a.m.

A site formerly known as Brigham City, Ariz., is located on the Little Colorado River near present-day Winslow, Ariz. Local rancher Harry Hancock has worked to preserve the site. (Kenny Mays)
Kenny Mays
A site formerly known as Brigham City, Ariz., is located on the Little Colorado River near present-day Winslow, Ariz. Local rancher Harry Hancock has worked to preserve the site.