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English
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The Swiss in Utah : An Introduction
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Swiss-American Historical Society Review
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1998
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34
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3-9
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In contrast to other Swiss emigrants bound for America, those bound for Utah came for religious rather than economic reasons. These Swiss Mormons settled in places like Santa Clara, Midway, and Providence. The Swiss-born Mormons never came to Utah in large numbers, but those who came brought their work ethic and culture. He describes some of the pioneering Swiss families and some of their accomplished descendants.