Journal of Platte D. Lyman, 1936.

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Journal of Platte D. Lyman, 1936.

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Typed transcript of a journal written by Lyman D. Platte, prepared by Juanita Doone in 1936 during the Works Progress Administration's Historical Records Survey Project, Ogden City, Utah. Entries for Dec, 1879-Sep, 1884 concern the the colonization of San Juan County, describing Lyman's work with Silas S. Smith in building roads, establishing sites for towns, determining land ownership, and other aspects of settlement. Lyman also discusses his family life and work as a rancher. Entries for 1887-1894 are generally brief and intermittent.

1 v. ([2], 102 leaves) ; 29 cm.

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