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Douglas D. Alder

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Douglas D. Alder earned degrees in history, political science, and German and a PhD in modern European history. He taught history at Utah State University before becoming president of Dixie College in St. George. He was president of the Mormon History Association and continues to teach and write history. He served as a counselor in the presidency of the St. George Utah Temple, and his wife, Elaine, as an assistant to the matron. Brother Alder serves as a sealer in the St. George Utah Temple.
Douglas Alder
LDS
LDS (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Elaine Alder
1932
Salt Lake City, Utah
Austria
Bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Utah, PhD at the University of Oregon
President of Dixie College, professor of European history at Utah State University, president of the Mormon History Association in 1977-1978, author, U.S. Army
Male
Author
English

7 Works by Douglas D. Alder

Title Role Year Genre
The Cemetery Author Personal Essay
Underconsumption: A Lifestyle Author Personal Essay
The Mormon Masses Author Personal Essay
Encounter Author Personal Essay
Excommunication Author Personal Essay
Writing Dixie Author Criticism
Sons of Bear Lake Author 2002 Novel
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