Caricature and Biographies of Wilbur H. Smith, 1950, 1996

File — Box: 2, Folder: 9

Identifier: I

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series reflects Smith's personal life. The correspondence in box 1, folders 1-10 between Smith and his colleagues, has been kept in its original alphabetical order and includes information on the history of the U. S. mining industry, particularly the Bingham mining district. Box 1, folder 1 includes information on the "Tale of Tails" by James J. Bean, while the original document is located in box 12, folder 11. The correspondence in box 1, folder 11 is in reference to the University of Wyoming's request for Smith's photographic documentation of the Bingham mining area. These photographs are now located in the Multimedia Section of the Manuscripts Division. Other personal materials dealing with Smith's employment in Oaxaca, Mexico, his retirement, and home purchase are located in box 2. Most of the materials in box 2, folder 1 deals with Smith's preparations in leaving for Oaxaca and his medical condition while employed there. The typescript of his father's diary in box 2, folder 7 contains a record of the construction of the Tooele Valley Railway and Tooele Plant from 1909-1911. Smith's appointment books are located in box 3 and his reports, drawings, and notes from classes he enrolled in at the University of Utah are located in boxes 4-5.

Dates

1950
1996

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.