University of Deseret

The University of Deseret was the original name of the University of Utah in the United States. It was founded by Mormon pioneers in 1850. The university was disbanded during the Utah War and re-established in the 1860s.

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Deseret - University of Utah - United States - Mormon - 1850 - Utah War - 1860s

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One of the board of regents unique contributions to Americana was the formulation of the Deseret Alphabet and public schooling in the unrecognized State of Deseret and later the Utah Territory.

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Deseret Alphabet - State of Deseret - Utah Territory

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