Biography
Palmer received his M.A. in American history from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1968, writing his thesis on the Godbeite movement. He pursued doctoral studies from 1974 to 1975, but did not complete them. During his career Palmer was active in the Mormon History Association.
Palmer's wife died of cancer in late 1992. He has since remarried to the former Connie Christensen and they live in Sandy, Utah. After retiring Palmer worked as a real estate developer.
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