Correspondence, 1914-1918

File — Box: 42

Identifier: III

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The folders in this box pertain to Joseph J. Cannon's work with the Colombia Land Investment Company, specifically the Lands of Loba. These lands were rich in timber and offered promises of a lucrative cattle and sugar business. The lands were eventually bought by a group called the Magdalena Land Company (Joseph J. Cannon served as director for this company). From 1914-1916, Cannon traveled throughout the East Coast, the Carribean, and South America to secure and finalize his work in Colombia. In 1916, Cannon went down to Colombia to further establish the business. During this time, he left his new wife, Ramona and their four children (Wayne, Jane, Grant, and Elizabeth) in Salt Lake. While most of the correspondence in this box is business related, there are letters, especially from folders two to seven that are to and from his wife, children, and other family members.

Dates

1914-1918

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.