JOURNAL ARTICLE

"A Childless Woman Like Myself": Polygamy, Patriarchy, and Reproductive Medicine in Nineteenth-Century Mormon Women's Infertility.

  • Published In: Utah Historical Quarterly, 2025, v. 93, n. 1. P. 6 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: LeFevre, Brooke R. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from the Utah Historical Quarterly explores the experiences of Elizabeth Pickett Tolman, a childless Mormon woman in the late 19th century who struggled with infertility in the context of polygamy. Elizabeth's diary reveals her emotional turmoil as she faced her husband's polygamous relationships and sought medical treatment for her infertility. The article delves into the historical context of polygamy, reproductive medicine, and the challenges faced by childless women in Mormonism during that time. Elizabeth's story sheds light on the intersection of religion and medicine in addressing infertility and the complexities faced by childless women in the Mormon community. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Utah Historical Quarterly. 2025/01, Vol. 93, Issue 1, p6
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0042-143X
  • DOI:10.5406/26428652.93.1.02
  • Accession Number:184090459
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