Alma James Lindsey papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1737

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Alma James Lindsey papers (1890-1899) contain a diary, essay, and a photocopy of a news clipping. The collection centers around Lindsey's early years. The diary contains entries up to February 1897. The essay he wrote titled "The Power Dam" was written as a student. The newspaper clipping mentions the departure of Lindsey on his mission to Germany.

Dates

1890-1899

Creator

Lindsey, Alma James, 1881-1949 (Person)

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Alma J. Lindsey was born 28 February 1881 in Ogden, Utah. In 1899 he went on a mission to Germany. On his return he continued work with John W. Scoweroft and Sons Company in Ogden, which he had begun before leaving for his mission. He moved to Salt Lake around 1914 and worked for the Utah Wholesale Grocery Company. After World War I, he became manager of the Dooley Warehouse. He married Isabelle Pike Lewis on 25 July 1924. In 1941 he owned and operated his own warehouse business. He was a member of the Utah-Idaho Warehouse Association, the Salt Lake Kiwanis Club, and the Salt Lake Transportation Club. He died 17 March 1949 of a coronary blockage.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Alma James Lindsey papers (1890-1899) contain a diary, essay, and a photocopy of a news clipping. Lindsey was a warehouse owner and operator in Utah.