Philip De La Mare-Thesis, 119 p., 1823-

File — Box: 52, Folder: 6

Identifier: E

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Hartshorn, Leon R. Philip De La Mare: Industrialist for the Saints. Brigham Young University, 1959. Thesis on the life of De La Mare and his contributions to the development of industry in Utah, particularly the sugar beet industry. Other subjects given specific attention include his involvement in church activity, his associations with John Taylor, the founding of the Desert Manufacturing Company, his part in the Utah War, his contribution to the growth of Tooele, and his missions to France and the Channel Islands.

Dates

1823-

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