Walker Brothers biographical sketch, [ca. 1885].

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Walker Brothers biographical sketch, [ca. 1885].

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Rough draft, evidently intended to supplement "Merchants and miners of Utah" [P-F 30]; the lives of Samuel S., Joseph R., David F., and Matthew H. Walker; early life in England, migration to Utah between 1850 and 1852; experiences as poor converts; founding of Walker Brothers in 1859; repressive actions by the Church; social and economic situation in Utah during the 1860's; remarks on polygamy.

Originals : 24 p. ; 25 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (18 exposures) : negative (Rich. 111:7) and positive.

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