Architecture in Denver and Salt Lake City

File — Box: 2, Folder: 15

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Edward Girard Hale papers contains genealogical information concerning the Armstrong and Hale families. It is a good source for learning about the Hale family in particular. It provides information on the architecture of Salt Lake City, due to the presence of a number of documents documenting the life and work of Frederick Albert Hale, a prominent local architect at the turn of the century. The collection also provides information on Hale's son, Girard Van Barkaloo Hale, an artist who was Edward Girard Hale's uncle.

Records of the Francis Armstrong family are in box 1. These include photocopies of portrait photographs, pedigree charts, biographies, correspondence, estate records, and other documents concerning this family. Records of the Hale family, and especially the records concerning the history of Frederick Albert Hale, are housed in boxes 2-5. Present are genealogical records, additional portraits, news clippings and articles regarding Frederick Hale, a diary, and additional documents. Boxes 6 and 7 contain documents, including biographical articles and news clippings, and artwork regarding Girard Van Barkaloo Hale, a prominent artist in Utah and California.

Dates

1851-1997

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.