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George W. Reed papers, 1874-1908

Overview of the Collection

Title
George W. Reed papers
Dates
1874-1908 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 box, (.5 linear feet)
Collection Number
UUS_COLL MSS 115
Summary
Mostly correspondence and memorabilia, including invitations, theater programs, and travel-related items. Some of the correspondence is to George W. Reed Jr. and some to George W. Reed Sr. Also includes newspaper clippings of officers of wards and stakes of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 1885.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to public research.

Languages
English.
Sponsor
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
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Biographical Note

A pioneer in Utah journalism, George W. Reed was born in London, England, on April 7, 1833. He immigrated to Utah in 1862 and became manager of the Deseret News, a position he held until 1871 when he founded the Salt Lake Tribune. In 1882, after a decade at the Tribune, Reed sold his interest in the paper to P. H. Lannan. He married Elizabeth Tuddenham in 1866 and passed away December 1, 1909.

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Content Description

Mostly correspondence and memorabilia, including invitations, theater programs, and travel-related items. Some of the correspondence is to George W. Reed Jr. and some to George W. Reed Sr. Also includes newspaper clippings of officers of wards and stakes of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 1885.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the George W. Reed papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.

Preferred Citation

George W. Reed papers, 1874-1908. (COLL MSS 115). Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives department.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged by correspondent.

Acquisition Information

The materials in this collection were donated to USU Special Collections and Archives in 1971 by the grandchildren of George W. Reed, Sr.: Edith Myers, Mr. George Reed Myers, Philip Reed Myers, G. Irving Reed, and Lucille Reed Naughton.

Separated Materials

Enoch's Advocate - June 6, 1874 (cataloged individually)

The Olive Branch, v. 1 no. 1, January 1885 (cataloged individually)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: George W. Reed Jr. To George W. Reed Sr.
    Dates: 1890-1891
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: John F. Reed to George W. Reed, Sr.
    Dates: 1884
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Heber M. Wells to George W. Reed, Sr.
    Dates: 1889
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: F.W. Blake to George W. Reed, Sr.
    Dates: 1906
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Thomas O. King to George W. Reed, Sr.
    Dates: 1886-1888
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: George F. Prescott to George W. Reed Sr.
    Dates: 1885-1888
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: W.N. Taylor to George W. Reed, Sr.
    Dates: 1884-1985
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Alice Dangerfield to George W. Reed Sr.
    Dates: 1889
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Miscellaneous letters to George W. Reed Sr.
    Dates: 1886-1908
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: Alice Dangerfield to George W. Reed Jr
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: Arthur Reed to Gcorge W. Reed Jr.
    Dates: 1889
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: J. William Reed to George W. Reed Jr.
    Dates: 1889
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  • Description: A. Hollander to George W. Reed Jr.
    Dates: 1889
    Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  • Description: Florence E. Young to George W. Reed Jr.
    Dates: 1889
    Container: Box 1, Folder 14
  • Description: Assessors Certificate
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  • Description: Invitation, Apostle and Mrs. John Taylor to the Misses Reed
    Dates: 1901 October 17
    Container: Box 1, Folder 16
  • Description: Invitations to events at the Brigham Young College of Logan, Utah

    This folder includes a photograph of the East Building circa 1889 that shows the Hezekiah Thatcher home in the background.

    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 17
  • Description: Entertainment programs
    • The Baldwin Theater (San Francisco), April 13, 1896
    • California Opera and Theatre 1890?
    • Bella Union Theatre, San Francisco, "A Midnight Yell" April 9, 1888
    • Salt Lake Theatre, 1900-01 season
    • Salt Lake Theatre, 1927
    • Salt Lake Dramatic Association, April 24, 1893.
    • Booklet showing the "exact diagram of the Seats and boxes of the Salt Lake Theatre" . . . and "location of the Fire Alarm Boxes of Salt Lake." undated
    • Tabernacle Concert October 8, 1892
    Dates: 1888-1927
    Container: Box 1, Folder 18
  • Description: Travel Pamphlets, Time tables etc
    • Over the Alps via the St. Gothard Railway
    • Official Souvenir Program, Denver, State Fair, 1899
    • Views of the World's Columbia Exposition
    • Panoramic view, Loiusiana Purchase EXposition
    • To Europe and Return for 6.00 to 15.00 a month
    • Card of P.J. Flynn General Agent, ATSFRR with map
    • Deport of CRI & PRR, Chicago with map
    • Photo of statue, "The Wounded Scout"
    • Brochure "California Excursions via the Salt Lake Route - SPLASLRR
    • Album of Worlds Racers - Allen & Ginter, Richmond, Virginia
    • Receipt for fare, SLC to Chicago, January 15, 1884, GW Reed
    • Receipt for purchase of views of Nigara, November 1, 1884
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 19
  • Description: Newspaper clippings - includes officers of Wards and Stakes
    Dates: 1885
    Container: Box 1, Folder 20
  • Description: Clothing Patterns
    Dates: 1885
    Container: Box 1, Folder 21

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Subject Terms

  • United orders (Mormon Church)
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