William Godbe and Politics

File — Box: 3, Folder: 11

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Hampton C. Godbe papers (1864-1990) consist of materials collected by Godbe documenting the life of his grandfather, William S. Godbe, in preparation for a proposed biography. Included are correspondence, notes, articles, and memorabilia. Principal subjects discussed in the collection are Hiram B. Clawson and his family, the Godbeite movement, Brigham Young, mining and business affairs in Utah Territory, polygamy, and early Utah newspapers. Also included are additional research notes of Hampton Godbe on other topics, as well as personal papers, memorabilia, and news clippings. Some materials relate to Hampton Godbe's dispute with Salt Lake City mayor J. Bracken Lee over the operation of the Metropolitan Water District (1961-1965).

Dates

1864-1990

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.

Two original items located in box 5, folder 3 have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item/items if being used. For further information, please review the information provided in the folder level description.