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| 1892 | Benjamin Goddard chronology
14 June 1987, enlarged 31 Jan 1988, 1 June 1997, * = included in documents section of book 1851, July 27 Born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England 1879, February Arrive in Meadow, Utah. Had been a Methodist circuit preacher in England 1879, March 7 Marry Martha Alice Nield 1879, May 8 Baptized by Bishop Price in Goshen 1879 Work in an adobe yard, teach school in Kanosh, book agent, operate a co-op 1879, December 6 J. Percy born in Kanosh 1880, August 11 Patriarchal blessing by Wm. McBride, Kanosh, Millard County, Priesthood power, doubt removed, messengers in temple with a list, Savior to father's house 1883, October 5 Marry Emma Jane Nield. At the same time (?) sealed to Allie in the St. George Temple. 1889 Move to SL from Millard County, Partner in school supply business located in Constitution building on main across from ZCMI *1889, August 11 Patriarchal blessing by E.H.Blackburn, Elsinore, Sevier County, Has a gift, declare gospel, prophets, none of seed shall be lost. revelation, power, patience 1891, October 14 Lectures on Physiology, Deseret Evening News Page 5, MIA of 21st Ward, esp. stomach and alcohol 1892, January 16 Entertainment for him prior to his leaving for a mission, Deseret Evening News, page 8 Announcement of a social for three missionaries. 1892, February 1 Leave for mission. Emma work at women's co-op. Allie took in sewing. 1892, February 1 Begin his missionary journal "MISSIONARY LABOURS IN NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA." 1892, February 8 Leaves for a mission to New Zealand, Deseret Evening News, page 4, Tells of train trip to San Francisco under pen name "Phoenix" 1892, August 25 Letter to "Mr. Joshua Percy Goddard, My dear, dear boy." Bathing in the lake, learning Maori language, find a shell for Percy, letter from Bro Averson refer to Percy's work in SS and Mutual. 1893, March 17 Letter to "My darling Boy," Thanks for letter. Spelling. Joke about being held up by butcher shop. "This letter will reach you when the great event connected with the church will be over. The Temple of the Most High God will be opened. Oh! How I long to be there. I shall feel so proud when we can all go there, and I can lead you, my son, thro' that holiest of holy places....I wonder if you will have to stoop to kiss papa for I hear so many reports of you growing fast. Well never mind, dear Son. Your caresses will always be a source of joy...God bless you my darling son, for every evidence of your love unto those dear ones at home....If you were all here I should feel better satisfied for even three years is a short time for an Elder of Israel to accomplish all he should desire." Teach hymn to children. 1893, July 7 Deseret News, Letter to editor: "A Suggestion" provide center for visitors to SLC. From Anon. 1893, July 11 Attends Manawatu Conference, DEN, page 8, Ben greeted saints and spoke one and half hours on the Book of Mormon at Te Awapuni. Phoenix, writing from Palmerston North, NZ 1893, October 31 Letter to "My darling son," Tell of visiting a sick saint: "And thus does the Lord bless His faithful children...I can scarcely realise that my dear boy is large enough to officiate as a deacon." Importance of Aaronic Priesthood. Choir victory. Trouble in U.S. 1894, January 25 Writes from Maori mission, DEN, page 6 Newspaper clippings from NZ papers 1894, April 12 Letter to "My dear Son, Percy..." No room on steamer to get to conference. Back at branch, settle a difference between two brethren. Go for another steamer. Delayed. Terrible storm. Many killed. "All these delays were aggravating to us but how thankful we were to our Heavenly Father who over-ruled our judgment & thus preserved us..." 1894, May 15 Important to the saints, DEN, page 2 Saints at home encouraged to send referrals so the gospel can go to the Europeans of NZ Porirua, Wellington 1894, June 9 Letter to "My dear Son," Rejoice in priesthood progress. Labors at ZCMI. Address to congregation. Grown: "In my imagination you are still my own little Percy whose plaintive sobs and tears wrung my heart with sorrow at our parting long - long ago." Accompany Fay to Theatre. 1894, July 9 Writes from NZ, DEN 18 Aug (JH, p.10) Phoenix Relates Interestingly How They Go To Conference in Maoridom. Wairu district. Travel from Te Hora to Whangarae 1894, August 4 Letter to "My dear Son," Percy's work in the church. "I regret very much that you cannot attend the College during the coming winter but it is evident that it cannot be...Self-help and devotion to study...Mamma continues to speak highly of your conduct at home and this gives me great joy. I earnestly pray that my beloved son may ever contribute to the happiness of those who so fondly love him and who would willingly make any sacrifice for his advancement and progress in every good work..." 1894, August 5 NOTICE TO ELDERS: Who May be Called to Labor in New Zealand or the Australasian Mission DEN 4 Sep, Don't bring saddle. Rain coats or mackintoshes are absolutely necessary. Bring trunk rather than valise. Bring tracts. Customs charges on parcels from home. 1894, September 5 Letter to "My dear son," Health. Strikes and calamities. "...how our hearts yearn for the honest in heart yet ungathered from Babylon." Saltair. 1894, September 8 Writes from New Zealand, DEN, page 9, Tells how Pioneer Day was celebrated among the Maoris, Ben president of the Manawatu Conference. Phoenix, Tamaki, Hawkes Bay, NZ 1894, September 8 Openings in Maoridom DEN: IN MAORIDOM. Tawhiao, the King Without a Crown-Tracing Maori Genealogy-Official Report of Mormon work Auckland's Surprise. JH, p.14 1895, June 15 Returns from mission, DEN, page 1, Toured mission since August last, including Australia. Traveled 30,000 miles. Wrote as Phoenix 1895 to 1903 Employed by ZCMI, assistant credit man 1896, January 20 Spoke at Tabernacle, DEN, p.8, Tell of the faithfulness of the Maoris 1897, April 28 Journal History, p.2 Reed Smoot suggest a Bureau of Information (primarily an employment agency) 1897, August 28 Bulletin of the first Bureau of Information (employment agency) in Deseret Evening News (Journal History, p.5) 1897, December 17 Called on First Presidency in relation to NZ mission JH, p.2 (from the minutes of the First Presidency) Ben and Ezra Stephenson called on. Suggest Chief Hiring Whanga would do great good by returning to preach to the Maoris. W. Woodruff and J.F. Smith approved. G.Q. Cannon absent. 1898, November 30 At a home missionary meeting Ben suggested that gospel be placed before visitors to SLC (Imp. Era, Dec '21) 1900, January 22 Spoke in the Tabernacle, DEN, p.8, Missionary work. Son on mission. Spirit. 1900, September 17 Text of Sermon, DEN, p.8, Prayers benefit the missionaries. Minister about Mormon "alien faith" Which is the Lord's church. 1900, November 13 Addresses SS Convention, DEN, p.1, How to induce our young men to attend SS 1900, December 10 Addresses the conference, DEN, p.5, Plant the seeds of the gospel in SS. 1901, July 12 Patriarchal blessing by Wm. Mendenhall, Springville, Utah County, Seal former blessings, days lengthened, thy name shall be honored in the earth 1901, December 5 A missionary blessing pronounced upon the head of Sister Emma Goddard at the Salt Lake Temple Annex by Apostle John Henry Smith to be in the Y.W.M.I.A. 1902, March 6 Journal History, p.1. Letter from Seventy read to First Presidency suggesting that a piece of property be purchased for visitors. Referred back to Seventies to look into and to act. 1902, June 4 President Joseph F. Smith instruct Seymour B. Young to have the Pavilion for the Bureau of Information built at once (Imp.Era,Dec.'21) 1902, June 10 Journal History, p.1: "$256. appropriated to erect a small pavilion immediately on the inside of the south gate of the temple block...people may apply for correct information." 1902, June 26 Journal History p.2 (Minutes of First Presidency) Letter from First Council of Seventy suggesting names of brethren to take charge of the Bureau of Information and attend to city missionary work. Goddard, Schulthess, Burrows and Hull. Divide the duty in order to maintain regular employment. 1902, July 13 Deseret Evening News: "CHURCH BUREAU OF INFORMATION, Will be in Working Order the First Day of August, OBJECT OF THE MOVEMENT, Strong Corps of Workers to Begin Service the First Two Weeks in August- Will Have Badges." 1902, July 24 Journal History, p.11 (Clipping from newspaper): "MISSIONARIES ARE NOW READY, Names of Those Comprising the Special Corps of 100. ARE PEOPLE OF CHARACTER, And Will be Able to Furnish All Necessary Information Concerning Conditions Here." Names include Percy and Emma 1902, July 31 Journal History, p.10 (Clipping from newspaper): "INFORMATION FOR VISITORS. Elks Notified of Establishment of Intelligence Bureau. THANK FIRST PRESIDENCY" Prepared for Elks' reunion. 1902, August 4 Bureau of Information open, cost of $500, Ben Goddard, chairman (Imp.Era,Dec.'21) In charge until 1929. Initially part-time. Later full time. Distribute Article of Faith cards and tracts. "During the first year of its operation the registry books indicated that 150,000 people were entertained." (See Journal History, p.1, 7) 1902, August 4 Journal History p. 6 (Clipping from newspaper): "BUREAU MISSIONARIES. Commence Work of Informing strangers About Salt Lake." *1902, September Article in the Improvement Era entitled "Bureau of Information and Church Literature" 1903, January 22 Journal History, p.8 (Clipping from newspaper): "RECEPTION AT JAMES SHARP'S, Brilliant Affair Tendered to Bureau Workers Last Night. AN ENJOYABLE OCCASION, Excellent Program, Including Refreshments and Addresses by Elder Sharp and President Smith." 1903, April 23 A NEW PRINCIPAL; Benjamin Goddard to Take Charge of L.D.S. Business College JH & DEN, Mr. Goddard will be the head and business manager of both the Salt Lake and the Latter-day Saints' business college, and the business interests of both these institutions will be in his care. A piece of good fortune for the institutions. Some biography. 1903, April 26 SERVICES AT THE TABERNACLE: Elder Benjamin Goddard the Speaker Yesterday Afternoon. BREADTH OF THE GOSPEL. DEN April 27 1903, May 26 Journal History, p. 5: "Brother Benjamin Goddard submitted plans...for a new Bureau of Information building, which were approved." Speakers for visitors on fast Sundays. 1903, July 22 Journal History, p. 3: Original plan reverted to. Estimated cost for building between $7,000 and $8,000 1903 to 1904 Principal, LDS Business College Conduct evening missionary classes for 6 years at LDS Business College which was between the current RS building and Hotel Utah 1903, September 1 Deseret Evening News, p. 4 Bureau established to balance "the persistent libeling" of the church. 1903, September 1 Deseret Evening News, p.8: "TO FIGHT MORMON BUREAU WORKERS. Sectarian Ministers Jealous of the Success They Have Attained Propose to Combat. THEIR POLICY IS OUTLINED. Anti-Mormon Literature and Figures Will be Presented to Strangers On Their Arrival Here. "We will unhesitatingly give the Mormons credit where credit is due, but at the same time we will disabuse the visitor's and public's mind of certain statements made daily by the Mormons relative to polygamy, the attitude of the Church relative to politics and other matters along those lines." 1903, December Serve on General Board of the YMMIA until March 1929 1904, March 26 Dedication of a granite and brick building for the Bureau of Information $9,000. cost. (Imp.Era,Dec.'21) 1904, March 31 Journal History, p.1. Winder and Smith and Lund at the dedication services of the Bureau. Winder offered prayer, Smith and Lund and Clawson made remarks. 1904, June 25 Journal History, p.1 Summary of Deseret Evening News editorials: Railroad Red Book has a sketch of the Bureau of Information. 1905 "My Reasons for Leaving the Church of England and Joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, R. M. Bryce Thomas...Bureau of Information and Church Literature." 1905 Teaching missionary class at LDS University Photo in church archives (P 2572), appears in "LeGrand Richards, Beloved Apostle" p.32-3 1905, April 16 SERVICES AT THE TABERNACLE. Elders Benjamin Goddard and Rulon S. Wells the Speakers Sunday Afternoon, DEN April 17, JH April 16 p.12 1906, February 17 Postcard to Mrs. B. Goddard from Na Pene (Ben) about going to Ocean Park with Emma and waiting for transportation home. 1906, August 24 Journal History, p.2 (Clipping from newspaper): "WORK OF BUREAU OF INFORMATION. Last Year It Was Visited By 200,000 Interested Tourists. LITERATURE DISTRIBUTED. During Past Twelve Month More Than 100,000 Booklets Alone Were Given Away--Advertising the State." 1906, October 7 OUTSIDE OVERFLOW: Large and Attentive Congregation on Greensward in the Afternoon, JH, p.5, Ben presided. Volunteer choir 1907 "...need of the Maoris to be taught practical skills...In 1907, Rufus K. Hardy...[and] Elder Benjamin Goddard who had a special mission 'to assist in locating the college and to purchase ground for building sites and for agriculture purposes.' In consequence to his visit, the mission purchased 130 acres of land at Korongata on April 1, 1908..." Ref? 1908, September 19 Journal History, p. 6: "The Salt Lake Tribune, organ of mendacity, has a special grudge against the Bureau of Information..." Man arrested for drawing a crowd on temple square.
1910, November 24 "Thanksgiving Day, My dear Son,..." Thankful for light of His Spirit, family ties, MY BOY, association of good men, bounteous gifts. 1911 Addition to the Bureau on the east. Later a second story used as a library, reading and rest room for tourists (Imp.Era,Dec.'21) 1911, January 11 Journal History, pp.1-2, from Deseret Evening News. Bureau doing much good. Pamphlets and postcards. *1912, May 9 Letter from Benj Goddard to Verna on elaborate Bureau letterhead. "I am so unaccustomed to writing to "girls" that I hardly know what to say...the folks were very pleased to receive your lovely letter...hope that your health is very much improved and I assure you we shall welcome you back to the Bureau..." (Letter in Verna's file) 1912, December 24 Thank you from Dr. Geo. W. Middleton for gift of a shell. 1913 Compile "Truths for truth-seekers on Utah and the Mormons" Bureau of Information 1913, March 21 Letter from George Crane. "May their present happiness continuously intensify, and Love lock them in oneness Eternally is the wish of your Brother in the Gospel." 1913, October 5 Report of the overflow session of conference held in front of the Bureau of Information JH, p.15 (cites DEN Oct 6) 500 stood through the services in the area between the office of the Bureau and the new seagull monument. Ben spoke. 1913, November 13 Journal History, p.1 (Clippings from Newspaper): "BREAD CAST UPON WATER." Good work of the Bureau. Letter quoted. 1914 "Rays of Living Light on the One Way of Salvation, By President Charles W. Penrose...Published by Bureau of Information, Salt Lake City, Utah." One of pamphlets published by Bureau. 1914, October 4 OPEN AIR SERVICE, BUREAU GROUNDS Elder Benjamin Goddard Presides at Meeting, Twentieth Ward Choir Furnishes Music MISSION PRESIDENTS SPEAK, More than 1000 people. Ben, M.J. Ballard et al. speak. 1914, December Photo with words: Compliments, M.A.C. Band, Korongata, New Zealand, December 1914 1915 Correspondence in the church archives indicates the work of the Bureau of Information: supply sacrament sets, curios, Utah Booklet, sell ads to conference booklet, prepare pamphlets, write articles (Liahona), serve on YMMIA board (Emma on YLMIA), a director of Liahona The Elders' Journal (5 sample letters, novelties catalogue) 1915, January 14 Journal History, p.7: "...further improvements in the Bureau of Information building..." Raise roof, make two story building, cost of $5500 1915, October 2 Journal History, p.6 (Clippings from newspaper): "Opened to Conference Visitors Hall of Relics." DUP invites visitors to relic hall on upper floor of bureau. 1915, October 3 OVERFLOW MEETING HELD. Elder David O. McKay of the Council of Twelve, Presides... JH, pp.6-7, Ben tell of great latter-day work. 1915, October 7 Journal History, p.1 (Clippings from newspaper): "A TRIBUTE WELL EARNED." Letter received at bureau. 1915, November 20 Journal History, p.2 (Clippings from newspaper): "AN ENGROSSING THEME." Bureau tell about work for the dead. 1916, February 15 A letter from the Liahona, The Elders' Journal showing Benjamin Goddard as a Director 1916, February 20 REVIEWS WORK ON TEMPLE GROUNDS Elder Benjamin Goddard at Service in Assembly Hall Tells of Bureau of Information INTERESTING EXPERIENCES Impressions Which Strangers Who Visit There Attest--Loyalty of Younger Church Members. JH, p.3, President Anthon H. Lund presided. Ben tell of experience on the way to Vermont for the dedication of the monument at the birthplace of Joseph. 1916, March 29 Letter from the General Board of the Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Association showing Mrs. Emma Goddard as an Aid 1916, May 13 Letter to Peter Johnston in church archives tells of Percy and Norma's illness "I need not tell you of our intense anxiety but we feel to thank the Lord for His goodness in sparing our treasure." 1916, October 3 "Origin and Characteristics of the True Church of Christ," LIAHONA, The Elder's Journal, from an address delivered in the Assembly Hall, Feb. 20, 1916 by Ben. In the same issue of the Liahona there is an article by Joseph S. Peery: "The Bureau of Information" with photographs and "Tributes by Mission Presidents," a report of a reception for bureau workers and an article by "Prest. Benjamin Goddard" entitled "The Bureau and its Work." Also a poem "My Mission on the Temple Square" by Mrs. Ruth May Fox. The whole issue is primarily dedicated to the Bureau. 1916, December 27 Letter to Br. Jorgenson asking to check Maori translation of the Book of Mormon. N.D. Letter to the General Board of the YMMIA; Benj. Goddard shown on letterhead as member of general board 1918 Compile "Pertinent facts on Utah's loyalty and war record" Bureau of Information 1918 Deseret Museum closed and part of collection moved to a museum added to the Bureau of Information on Temple Square. Utah Historical Quarterly, Fall 1982, Vol. 50, pp.374-6 1918 Addition to the Bureau for a museum of pioneer relics and archaeological exhibits (Imp.Era,Dec.'21) 1918, February 5 Journal History, p.2 (Clipping from newspaper): "A VISITOR"S GRATITUDE." Letter commending the Bureau 1918, March 13 Journal History, p.3 (Clippings from newspaper): "NEW MUSEUM OPENS ON TABERNACLE SQUARE, Many Interesting Relics Shown--Souvenirs of Pioneer Days--Reminders Of Cliff Dwellers. The new L.D.S. Church museum informally opened its doors to the general public this morning. This new addition is part of the Bureau of Information..." 1918, April 7 EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE Open-air Session Sunday Afternoon at Conference JH, p.7, Conducted by Chas Hart, Ben spoke; asked for the prayers of the people for church leaders and others. 1918, July 27 Patriarchal blessing from Henry Wallace, Salt Lake City. Lord is pleased.
1919, March 14 Journal History, p.3 (Clippings from newspapers): "CHURCH MUSEUM IS OPENED TO PUBLIC, Relics of Early Days Are Now on Exhibition in New Building" 1919, May 12 Cemetery Deed in Spring City, Sanpete County 1919, June 3 CLOSING SESSION EIGHTY-NINTH CONFERENCE President Heber J. Grant Presides, Calling on Several Mission Presidents to Address Congregation JH, pp.3-4, In the tabernacle. "President Grant said one of the great missions in the church is conducted on the temple block, under the direction of Elder Benjamin Goddard and he called on Elder Goddard to speak. Elder Goddard said he has the assistance of 40 or 50 missionaries who meet hundreds of tourists and visitors every day on the tabernacle grounds..." Spirit in the work, etc. 1920, ca. "Christianity, Falsely So-called by Dr. James E. Talmage and Defense of the Latter-day Saints from the Congressional Record, Bureau of Information, Temple Block, Salt Lake City, Utah." 1920, December 18 Journal History, pp. 9-10 (Clipping from newspaper): "A MAGNET THAT DRAWS TOURISTS BY THOUSANDS." History. Four Million Visitors. Church Museum Installed. Archaeological Section. 1920, past "UTAH, The Tourists' Guide, Compliments of Bureau of Information, Salt Lake City, Utah 1921, July 28 Photo: Reception of David O. McKay at the home of Brother and Sister Duncan at Tahoraiti, Dannevirke. (Why did Ben have this photo?) 1921, October 9 "Services in the assembly hall Sunday afternoon, an overflow conference session, were presided over by Elder George Albert Smith of the council of the twelve. The speakers were Elder Smith, Elder Benjamin Goddard of the Bureau of Information..." JH, p.2. 1921, October 17 Journal History, p.3 (Clippings from newspaper): "Church Museum Acknowledges Receipt Of Coins and Other Interesting Relics." *1921, December Article in the Improvement Era by Edward H. Anderson entitled "The Bureau of Information" pp.131-9 1922, October 8 FAITH IS SUBJECT AT MEETING IN OPEN AIR Sunday Afternoon Overflow Addressed by Mission Presidents--Elder J. Golden Kimball Presides. JH, pp.5-6, Ben spoke on the growth of the work and read the names of the general authorities of the Church for sustaining. 1922, November "The Temple Block Mission by Levi Edgar Young" in The Relief Society Magazine, Vol. IX, No. 11, pp.559-563. Also an ad for sacrament trays from the Bureau of Information on p. 558. 1922, December 12 Letter from the Executive Committee of the New Zealand Missionary Society: letter of resignation, recent accident, 27 years of service, father of missionary societies, helped saints from New Zealand, invited to be president for life. 3 typewritten pages. 1923, Christmas Greeting from David O. and Emma Ray McKay: "Yours, dear brother, is the labor of love in all seasons. To the welfare and happiness of others, you and your associates have consecrated your lives..." 1923, December 25 Greetings from Levi Edgar Young: "You have been such a great help to me, and as I look back on the years, your good word and kindly thought and council have been a guide to me always..." 1925, June 2 Thank you for your expression of confidence from C. W. Nibley 1925, August 15 Journal History, p.1 (Clippings from newspaper editorial): "THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION." Just completed 23rd year of service. Every year 200,000 to 300,000 tourists visit. Splendid museum. 1925, December 20 Journal History, p.16 (Clipping from newspaper with photo): "WHERE THE WORLD COMMUNES WITH UTAH." Visitors made welcome. 1925, Christmas Greetings from Levi Edgar Young. "You are one of those friends." 1926, May 8 Letter from Rufus K. Hardy expressing thanks and returning check: "...in my glorious association with you for these many years, which I have cherished more tha[n] I, perhaps, have ever expressed to you..."
1926, August 4 Funeral for Martha Alice Goddard (See funeral program) *1926, December 4 Beautiful letter to J. Percy, who was away on business: "My beloved Son,...I know that you yearn for your loved ones almost as much as they yearn for you...[Upcoming birthday] You have been to us all that we could expect or hope for. Your darling Mother's words ring in my ear all the time 'He is the sweetest thing in all the world.' And now our family circle is broken. For the first time in your life your Mamma cannot join in all our good wishes and the contemplation of this brings sadness...You have been a wonderful son to all of us. We thank God for your devotion to His work and the noble ambition that has always characterized your life...May God bless and guard you, my Son, now and ever. Daddy. 1926, December 28 Letter from Thelma Zutavern commenting on quality of Utah people and asking for information about Church. 1926-27 Annual financial reports of the Bureau of Information 1927, December 4 MAN'S RELATION TO GOD THEME OF TOURIST MEETING Elder Benjamin Goddard Addresses Session at Tabernacle On Sunday Morning True conception of God. Eternal family. Temple. 1928, May 6 PROPHET'S VISION IS DISCUSSED AT TOURIST SESSION Elder Goddard Relates Orgin (sic) of L.D.S. Faith During Special Services at Tabernacle JH, p.1, 300,000 tourists are entertained in the Tabernacle each year. Tell of the restoration. 1928, June Six cards with scenes of Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon with menus on back N.D. "Spring Glen Sub-division, Emigration Canyon" showing platting of lots "from $100 to $250" Ben shown as an officer. 1929, June 16 Temple Grounds Museum Holds Rare Relics of Pioneer Days Salt Lake Tribune 1929, July 15 Change at the Bureau of Information JH, p.4 (from Improvement Era of August 1929) From 4th of August 1902 until July 15 of this year. John E. Heppler succeeded Ben. Assortment of letters of congratulation on retirement 1930, approx "UTAH, Compliments of Bureau of Information, Salt Lake City" Leather-bound book for visitors. 1930, May 26 Set apart as ordinance worker and sealer in the Salt Lake temple by Heber J. Grant, Anthony W. Ivins (voice), Charles W. Nibley and George F. Richards 1930, December 5 Passes away at home, 1055 Seventh East 1930, December 6 Benjamin Goddard Dies Suddenly At Residence In S.L., Had Charge of Bureau of Information For 27 Years. Salt Lake Tribune (also JH, Dec 5, p.3) Bureau Guide Dies at Home Benjamin Goddard (Editorial) 1930, December 7 Funeral services at the Assembly Hall Letters from Ivie (poem), Dr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Middleton, J. W. Linford, Taylor + Marie Heninger, T. C. Peck, David O. McKay, Literary Club (Henry R. Coulam), Deseret Sunday School Union, John A. Widtsoe, H. E. Manwaring, Heber J. Grant, 1930, December 8 BENJAMIN GODDARD, Editorial, JH, p.2, Remove mountain of prejudice. 1931, February 5 "A GREAT MISSIONARY PASSES" in the Latter-Day Saints' Millennial Star *1931, April Article in Improvement Era: "In Memory of THREE" Tributes to Ben, Zina Young Card, and Brigham Morris Young. 1931, April 19 Birthday Greetings to Emma Goddard from The Ensign family and Ethel M. Law.
N.D. Article of Faith card showing temple square. 1951, December 12 Deseret News Church Section p.16: "In War Against Falsehood: Information Bureau Born 50 Years Ago" Artist's sketch of octagonal building. And "The Present Day Bureau of Information." 1963, March "Charles J. Thomas, Early Guide on Temple Square" in Improvement Era, pp. 166-7, 202, 204 Tells about visitors to temple square before the beginning of the first Bureau. Then tells briefly about the Bureau on pp.205-6. 1976, August 5 Journal History, p.9 (Clipping from newspaper): "LDS museum demolished" Rubble removed. Construction on new building to begin. More than two million persons visit Temple Square each year. Not a museum. 1996, February Ensign: "Temple Square's Early Warm Welcome" also "Ben Goddard: Dedicated Worker" by H. Wallace Goddard. pp.30-33
N.D. "Brief Resume of Bureau work." 2 small pages with main points including "First year's gain $960. after paying all expenses...By careful analysis we estimated that if same expenditures had been made and an equal amount of literature distributed the Bureau of Information would have cost the Church over $210,000 for operating expenses." Apparently typed by Ben. ca. 1914 "Bureau of Information" History of buildings and the work. Probably written by Ben. 4 pages. ca. 1922 "Bureau - History + Accomplishments" Percy's handwritten notes (2 pages) ["10 years ago I a hopeless batchelor married off to sweetest w in w."] and typed extracts from letters (2 pages) ca.1926 "The Man Who Made His Job" "...The grounds were in bad shape...[Prejudice against Mormons] The man who has done more than any other man towards this successful work is Brother Goddard...I consider the Bureau of Information has done more to dissipate the hatred that the people and the press manifested towards the Mormons than any other agency of the Church. And when one knows that this is done without one cent cost to the Church, that the Bureau has been from the beginning instead of a liability, one of the best assets the Church has, he marvels at what has been accomplished...[Booklets from Bureau] I think in this the Bureau has done more to advertise Utah and its resources than the Chamber of Commerce with its $75,000 expended each year for this purpose. The Bureau of Information is the best assett for the Church and the biggest assett for Utah." 4 pages. No author shown. N.D. "Bureau of Information" by James E. Talmage. Pages 1, 2, 4. "The missionary guides found that they could secure more profitable gospel conversations on the tabernacle grounds in a day than in any other mission field in the world." Anti-Mormon Bureau of Information *‘Twas a hard struggle and only a sense of sacred duty would have reconciled us all to make the sacrifice. May God preserve us all to meet again when the mission of love has been faithfully performed. Bro. W. D. Owen kindly accompanied me to the D. & R. G. Depot and at 1 a.m., in company with Elder James E. Fisher I left the city of Zion. On arriving in Ogden we met Elders Chipman & Hottendorf and the latter’s family. Nevada: ~ Tuesday, Feb. 2nd 1892. We were travelling thro Utah and Nevada on the S. P. Railroad all day and nothing occurred to revlieve the monotony. Our train left Ogden at 3 a.m. and in the evening we secured berths. [page break] San Francisco: ~ Feb 3rd 1892. On arising early we found ourselves in California, having crossed the state line in the night. We breakfasted at San Francisco - the capital of the state and during the forenoon our train - loaded with passengers - was ferried across the straits of Carguiney. At Oakland we left the train and boarded the Steamer for San Francisco arriving at 12 noon - where we met Elders E. J. Palmer of Cedar Dity, another of our company. We located ourselves at Hackemier’s Hotel and in the afternoon booked with the O. S. S. Co. for Auckland, N.Z. but learned that the steamer would not sail till the 6th inst. San Francisco: ~ Thursday Feb. 4th 1892. Several of our company visited Clift House, Golden State Park and other points of interest and our adventers are detailed in “Phoenix” letter to “News.” San Francisco: ~ Friday Feb. 5th 1892. The forenoon was spent in writing home etc and in the afternoon we visited China town, Gettysburg etc. [page break—bottom of a “5" showing] San Francisco: ~ Saturday Feby 6th 1892. We commenced packing our trunks early this morning but at breakfast ascertained that our vessel would not leave till Sunday. We visited the Bank of British Columbia where I changed $150 into British coin receiving a draft for L20.9.0 and L10 in gold. In the afternoon we visited the Lick museum & in the evening attended the Tivoli Operal House. At Sea: ~ Sunday Feby 7th 1892. After breakfast I settled my hotel bill ($4) at Hackemier’s and we all took our baggage to the wharf. We selected our berths on the Alameda but dined near the wharf. The Steamer left the wharf at 3:15 p.m. and passed thro’ The Golden gate at 3:45. In about an hour I was compelled to go below, sea sich and I continued in that condition all night. At Sea: ~ Monday; Feby 8th 1892. Land was not in sight when we struggled to deck this morning. Most of the passengers were quite sick & I was no exception to the general rule. Continued in that state all day. Miles 278. At Sea: ~ Tuesday, Feby 9th 1892. Arose at 5 a.m. feeling a little better but still suffering from the effects of sea-sickness. Miles 336 [6] At Sea: ~ Wednesday Feby 10th 1892. The weather is much warmer and most of the passengers mustered on deck. In the evening a free & easy concert was held. During the day we sighted a two masted vessel. Miles 330 At Sea: ~ Thursday Feby 11th 1892 The day was spent as usual, strolling on deck, lying down & chatting etc. A three masted vessel passed us & this relieved the monotony a little. Miles 329 At Sea: ~ Friday Feby 12th 1892 - The sea was quite rough & the vessel rolled so much that another attack of sea sickness compelled most of us to spend the day in our bunks below. Miles 316 At Sea: ~ Saturday Feby 13th 1892 ~ I arose this morning feeling much better and it is now warm & pleasant on deck. A pleasant day was spent and in the evening a lively concert was given on deck. Miles 319 Honolulu: ~ Sunday Feby 14th 1892. We arose early this morning and were on deck at daybreak for land was in sight i.e. the Island of Oahu in the Sandwich Island group. As we approached Honolulu we had a beautiful view of the city and harbor. The hills were covered with green shrubbery Miles 256 Meetings 1 [7] and the tall tropical trees and dense shrubbery in the city gave it a cheering appearance. Elder Brigham Johnson of Provo met us at the wharf and took us to the Mission house where we partook of a hearty breakfast. A dish of Poi was passed around and we tasted it with much curiosity. We attended Meeting in the admoining Meeting House where about 100 Saints were assembled. Elder Johnson presided and the meeting was addressed by Elders Goddard, Chipman, Hottendorf, Fisher and Palmer, all their remarks being interpreted. We spent the afternoon writing home letters. The Kanakas were delighted to see us and greeted us with “aloha.” I suffered much from the headache in the afternoon and before leaving for the Steamer was administered to by the Elders. We went on board the “Alameda” at 6 p.m. & sailed from the wharf at 6.15. Natives were diving around the steamer for coins thrown into the pater by passengers. At Sea: ~ Monday Feby 15th 1892. The weather is much warmer as we are nearing the tropics. During the morning while conversing to gether, remarks were heard near us regarding Utah and one gentleman (Roman Catholic) expressed himself in strong language regarding the Mormon people & their morality. *True to my combatative disposition I joined in and took the [8] liberty of comparing the morality of other cities notably Seattle, Washington & Chicago with Salt Lake and my views were sustained by the audience. Up to this time it was not known that any Mormons were on board & my remarks caused one of the passengers to accost me during the day with enquiries about the Mormons and on learning that I was a Mormon Elder an interesting conversation ensued. My enquiring friend gave his name as C. Noble, Melbourne, Australia. At Sea: ~ Tuesday Feby 16th 1892. The time was spent as drearily as usual with the exception of conversation on Mormonism with Mr. Noble. At Sea: ~ Wednesday Feby 17th 1892. We have a strong wind this morning. During the day great numbers of flying fish are seen. I met a Saloon passenger, J. Foght Brown, who was going to Sydney representing the Central School Supply House with the Anatomical Aid and Progressive Study. It was like old times talking over our School work. The evening was spent on deck as it’s too to go below. [9] At Sea: ~ Thursday Feby 18th 1892. I was sea sick again this morning and could not enjoy the races, tug of war & other amusements engaged in by the passengers. At 9 p.m. we crossed the Equator. At Sea: ~ Friday Feby 19th 1892. I felt much better again this morning. The weather is still very warm as we are now in the Tropics. It would be almost unendurable fut for the fresh breeze which was blowing all day. Another concert was held in the evening. At Sea: ~ Saturday Feb. 20th 1892. I spent the forenoon writing letters to Jesse Bennett, and the folks at home with a view of posting them at the Samoan Islands. Was quite sick all day and visited the doctor who gave me Medicines. I slept on deck all night as it was too hot below. We crossed the Sun’s Meridian to-day. Apia: ~ Sunday Feby 21st 1892. I am quite well this morning and on deck early. Birds are flying which is an indication that we are nearing land. The Samoan Islands are sighted at 9 a.m. We arrived at the Island of Upolo and dropped anchor at Apia at 2:30 and our company [10] went ashore in a small boat. We passed a boat containing four gentlemen going towards the Steamer and being impressed that they were Elders we Saluted them & signalled them to return. We met on shore and they proved to be President Browning of Ogden, Elder Summerhays of Salt Lake, Elder Bassett, Salt Lake and Elder Abel of American Fork. We visited the Apia Post Office, purchased some fruit and returned to the Steamer at 4:30. Anchor was raised & we sailed away at 5:15. Evening was very pleasant. Slept under the awnings on deck. Raining during the night. The starry constellation “The Southern Cross” is now visible. At Sea: ~ Monday Feby 22 1892. Arose and went on deck at daybreak. There was a dead calm and the ocean was almost like a sea of glass. The afternoon was very squally. In the evening I discussed the Resurrection and obedience to the laws of God with Mr. Noble. At Sea: ~ Tuesday Feby 23rd 1892. Having crossed the tropics and entered the South Temperate Zone the weather is much cooler. Nothing of note occurred during the day to relieve the monotony of ocean travel. [11] At Sea: ~ Wednesday Feby 24th 1892. We crossed the 180 (degree) to-day, half way around the globe from Greenwich, & this necessitates the loss of a day. To-morrow will be Friday Feb 26th. Quite an interesting query for Percy to study upon. At Sea: ~ Thursday Feby 26th 1892. The day was spent as usual in conversing with passengers especially with Mr. Noble. At 5 p.m. we passed the Island of Sunday. Retired to my bunk for the last time on board the “Alameda.” Auckland: ~ Saturday Feby 27th 1892. The morning was warm and pleasant and New Zealand was in sight. We passed the “Three Kings” (Islands) at noon, also the Gt. Barrier Island where we afterwards learned a district Conference was being held. On entering the straits we pass the S. S. “Monowai” just leaving for San Francisco. We reached the Auckland wharf at 4 p.m. and President W. T. Stewart met us & conducted us to Mrs. Donnelly’s Upper Queen St. In the evening Mr. Noble visited me bring Mr. Batty & his son to see charts. He insisted on purchasing the “Portfolio of Life.” [12] Auckland: ~ Sunday Feby 28th 1892. We arose about 7 a.m. and took a cold water bath. After Breakfast we visited Mount Eden 664 ft above Sea level & took a view of the city and harbor. Mount Edna was formerly fortified by the Maoris and the terraces and pits are still plainly visible. The Mount was once a volcano and the partly filled Crater indicates its large proportions. In the afternoon we visited the Art Gallery, Public Library and Museum. Immense collections of Minerals, Birds, Fish, Animals, Maori relics & carvings were examined with great pleasure. We visited a family of Saints in the evening consisting of Sister Maki & her daughters (Maoris.) At the request of Bro. Stewart I sung “The dearest spot” ~ *my favorite song. Bro Stewart read a Bible chapter in Maori after which I was mouth in prayer & we bid our Sisters good bye. We retired to rest at 10 o’clock quite tired with much walking. Miles 6 Auckland: ~ Monday Feby 19th 1892. The forenoon we visited the Bank and cashed our drafts. It seemed like old times to count out English coins. We spent the day in town making purchases. In the evening Mr. Batty called to see me for advice in school matters. Miles 2 [13] Auckland: ~ Tuesday March 1st 1892. We went to town again to make more purchases and took in a view of Auckland from the Tower, the highest building in the city. In the afternoon I made out the Report of Sunday School & wrote to Sister Wells on business matters for Pres’t Stewart. Wrote several letters and in the evening received a communication from Mr. Batty requesting information about the charts. Miles 2 Auckland: ~ Wednesday March 2nd 1892. Spend the forenoon packing trunk etc. Replied to Mr. Batty & advised him to correspond with the Western Pub. House. After dinner I went to the Post Office and we all took a bath in the afternoon on the beach. Evening spent singing etc. Miles 2 On the S. S. “Wairarapa.” March 3rd 1892. We arose early in order to get everything ready for leaving Auckland. I went to the wharf to order a hack to convey our baggage to the Steamer. Elders Fisher & Goddard boarded the S. S. “Wairarapa” for Gisborne at 12:15 noon and bid good-by to Pres. Stewart & Elders Chipman & Palmer who go in other directions. We sailed down the coast all day. The S. S. Wairarapa is splendidly equipped & we were well cared for in every way. [14] Gisborne Friday March 4th 1892. The “Wairarapa” cast anchor in Poverty Bay about 11 o’clock but it was 1:30 when we landed at the Wharf as we were conveyed there in the Snark. We failed to recognize anyone at the wharf so Elder Fisher & I strolled towards Kaiti, (the Maori settlement 2 [15] Tawhao: ~ Saturday March 5th 1892 We fasted this morning at the request of Henry Potae and shall continue our fast till Sunday noon. We administered twice to Bro. P. after which we secured horses and left Gisborne, travelling along the beach to Tawhao - a distance of 15 miles. We received a hearty greeting or “hongi” from the saints there and in the evening held prayers with two Maori families. Elder Rasmussen read a Book of Mormon chapter and I sung “O my Father” and also engaged in prayer. We had an excellent bed room furnished to us. Miles 15 Tawhao: ~ Sunday March 6th 1892. We arose early this morning & visited a number of the saints and attended Sunday School at 10 o’clock. We administered to tow of the saints who were sick. There were about 30 |
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