Dern, George Henry, 1872-1936

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Birth 1872-09-08
Death 1936-08-27

Biographical notes:

U.S. secretary of war and governor of Utah.

From the description of George Henry Dern papers, 1933-1936. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980069

Governor.

From the description of School land titles in public land states. (Southern Utah University). WorldCat record id: 122599949

Dern was born in Nebraska but moved to Utah to be bookkeeper for his father's Mercur Gold Mining and Milling Co. He was involved in ranching, dairying, public utilities, and banking, and served in Utah's state senate (1915-1923) and as governor (1925-1933). At the time of the letter, he was Secretary of War under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

From the description of The George Henry Dern papers. 1935. (University of Utah). WorldCat record id: 54811312

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  • Governors

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  • Mississippi River (as recorded)
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