George W. Reed papers, 1874-1899

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Reed, George W., 1833-1909
Title
George W. Reed papers
Dates
1874-1899 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 box, (.5 linear ft.)
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
Restrictions

Open to public research.

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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

A pioneer in Utah journalism, George W. Reed was born in London, England, on April 7, 1833. He emigrated 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.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright

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Permission to publish material from the George W. Reed papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

George W. Reed papers, 1874-1899. (COLL MSS 115). Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged by correspondent and correspondent.

Acquisition Information

The materials in this collection were donated to USU Special Collections 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)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 George W. Reed Jr. To George W. Reed Sr. 1890-1891
1 2 John F. Reed to George W. Reed, Sr. 1884
1 3 Heber M. Wells to George W. Reed, Sr. 1889
1 4 F.W. Blake to George W. Reed, Sr. 1906
1 5 Thomas O. King to George W. Reed, Sr. 1886-1888
1 6 George F. Prescott to George W. Reed Sr. 1885-1888
1 7 W.N. Taylor to George W. Reed, Sr. 1884-1985
1 8 Alice Dangerfield to George W. Reed Sr. 1889
1 9 Miscellaneous letters to George W. Reed Sr. 1886-1908
1 10 Alice Dangerfield to George W. Reed Jr undated
1 11 Arthur Reed to Gcorge W. Reed Jr. 1889
1 12 J. William Reed to George W. Reed Jr. 1889
1 13 A. Hollander to George W. Reed Jr. 1889
1 14 Florence E. Young to George W. Reed Jr. 1889
1 15 Assessors Certificate undated
1 16 Invitation, Apostle and Mrs. John Taylor to the Misses Reed 1901 October 17
1 17 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.
undated
1 18 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
 1888-1927
1 19 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
 undated
1 20 Newspaper clippings - includes officers of Wards and Stakes 1885
1 21 Clothing Patterns 1885

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • United orders (Mormon Church)

Personal Names

  • Reed, George W., 1833-1909--Correspondence.
  • Reed, George W., Jr.--Correspondence.
  • Reed, George W., Jr. (contributor)

Corporate Names

  • Salt Lake Theatre.

Finding aid created by Special Collections and Archives.
2008

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