Alfred H. Caine papers, 1881-1890

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Caine, Alfred H., 1860-1890
Title
Alfred H. Caine papers
Dates
1881-1890 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 box, (.5 linear feet)
Collection Number
UUS_CAINE COLL MSS 16
Summary
A collection of correspondence and memorabilia from the Alfred H. Caine family. Included are letters from John T. Caine, Sr.
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
Restrictions

Open to public research.

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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

A collection of correspondence and memorabilia from the Alfred H. Caine family. Alfred was the son of Utah Congressional delegate John T. Caine. He was employed by the House Coal Company and worked both in Coalville and Salt Lake City, Utah. He died in 1890 at the age of 30.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The bulk of the collection are two series of correspondence. One series contains letters written to him by his wife Margaret "Maggie" Mitchell Caine, his father John T. Caine, and his friends. The other series are letters written to his wife Maggie. Other than these letters the collection has a few items from their son Free Caine. This material primarily come from items he sent and received while on an L.D.S. mission to Japan.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright

It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.

Permission to publish material from the Alfred H. Caine papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Alfred H. Caine papers, 1881-1890. (CAINE COLL MSS 16). Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged by ingoing and outgoing correspondence and addressee.

Acquisition Information

Unknown.

Processing Note

The documents when given to special collections were damaged in poor condition due to fire and water damage. The damaged documents were repaired and encapsulated as best as possible.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Incoming correspondence to Alfred Caine from William Ottinger and J.A. Mitchell undated
1 2 Incoming correspondence from John T. Caine, Sr undated
1 3 Incoming correspondence to Alfred Caine from Margaret Mitchell Caine undated
1 4 Incoming correspondence to Margaret Mitchell Caine undated
1 5 Envelopes and stamps undated
1 6 Miscellaneous material undated
1 Hand written English-Japanese dictionary belonging to Fred Caine undated
1 Photographs belong to Fred Caine undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Caine, Fred A., 1884-
  • Caine, John T. (John Thomas), 1829-1911. (contributor)
  • Caine, Margaret Mitchell. (contributor)
  • Ottinger, William.

Geographical Names

  • Coalville (Utah)--History.
  • Salt Lake City (Utah)--History.