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Backman, Gus P., 1926-1956

 File — Box: 21, Folder: 1
Identifier: II

Scope and Contents

  1. December 18, 1926--Congratulations to Backman for his advancement to manager of ZCMI and his reply.
  2. September 6, 1938--Invitation to Hinckley to speak in Salt Lake City for "National Air Travel Week."
  3. November 8, 1940--Report and recommendations to Hinckley after a conference with army officers inspecting Wendover for the establishment of a bombing depot.
  4. June 13, 1941--A communication from the Board of Governors of the Chamber of Commerce of Salt Lake City expressing thanks for Hinckley's efforts in obtaining the Small Arms Plant in Utah.
  5. November 13, 1941--Inquiry about Utah's qualifications for flight strip program.
  6. August 13, 1947--Hinckley to Backman commending him for his role as director of the Centennial Commission and the outstanding results of the Utah Centennial Celebration.

Dates

  • 1926-1956

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 90.25 Linear Feet (157 boxes and 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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