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A Historical Study Of Silver Reef: Southern Utah Mining Town, Alfred Bleak Stucki
A Historical Study Of Silver Reef: Southern Utah Mining Town, Alfred Bleak Stucki
Theses and Dissertations
While a number of short articles and histories of Silver Reef have been written, they tend either to be anecdotal in character or to emphasize the merely sensational aspects of the mining camp. These writings have failed to investigate some of the most basic sources of information concerning this highly interesting mining epic in Southern Utah. Therefore, there remains a real need for a thoroughly researched and documented history of silver Reef - a need that this thesis tries to meet.
Patrick Edward Connor, "Father" Of Utah Mining, William Fox
Patrick Edward Connor, "Father" Of Utah Mining, William Fox
Theses and Dissertations
Patrick Edward Connor was a military officer who was given the duty of guarding the overland mail route in the West during the civil war. In addition to this he was to watch the Mormons in Utah and determine their loyalty to the government of the United States. He was the commander of the Military District of Utah and he established his headquarters at Camp Douglas which was near Salt Lake City, Utah.
While stationed in Utah, Connor saw action against hostile Indians on the Bear River in Idaho and other places; had some problems with the Mormons; and became …
The History And Effect Of Apostasy On A Small Mormon Community, Henry Orvil Holley
The History And Effect Of Apostasy On A Small Mormon Community, Henry Orvil Holley
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study is to present the history of events leading up to the division of the Mormon community of Slaterville, Weber County, Utah by apostasy. The work has been classified chronologically under the following chapter headings: The Founding of Slaterville, Joseph Morris in Slaterville, The Morrisite War, Apostasy Because of Change of Ward Leadership, Influence of Apostasy on Politics, and Influence of Apostasy on Education.
Benjamin Franklin Johnson: Colonizer, Public Servant, And Church Leader, E. Dale Lebaron
Benjamin Franklin Johnson: Colonizer, Public Servant, And Church Leader, E. Dale Lebaron
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this thesis is to study the life and labors of Benjamin Franklin Johnson and to examine his contributions to his nation and to his Church.