Historian D. Michael Quinn, who was booted from the LDS Church as part of the ‘September Six’ but remained a believer, dies at 77
His groundbreaking work on polygamy landed him in trouble with leaders but still resonates today — along with his exploration of the Mormon financial empire.
(Salt Lake Tribune file photo) Renowned historian D. Michael Quinn at the LDS Church History Library on Aug. 9, 2013. He has died at age 77.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.