The John Whitmer Historical Association (JWHA) "is an independent scholarly society composed of individuals of various religious faiths who share a lively interest in .... Latter Day Saint history, especially the history of the Community of Christ." The organization takes its name from John Whitmer, the first official historian of the Latter Day Saint church established by Joseph Smith, Jr. in 1830.
JWHA is headquartered in Independence, Missouri. It was originally founded by members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (now "Community of Christ"). The association has always been open to all scholars regardless of their denominational affiliation.
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