Glenn Walker and John McChrystal Wallace photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0354
Scope and Contents
This collection reflects the lives and accomplishments of two of Salt Lake's most prominent benefactors: Glen Walker Wallace and John McChrystal Wallace. Although the photographs were originally separated into two different collections, it was decided to keep them together as one collection organized by distinct sections. This structure recognizes them as individuals with their own accomplishments and contributions, but also recognizes them as a team who supported one another in their endeavors.
The collection begins with the photographs of the Walker family in Box 1, including Glenn's father, Matthew H. Walker, and their home in Yeadon, England. Please note that due to late identification of the items, the photographs of the Rob Walker house in Salt Lake are found in Box 2, Folder 23, and were not added to these early Walker materials. Following are photographs dealing specifically with Glenn Walker Wallace and her accomplishments as a musician, ballerina, and honored patron of the arts in Salt Lake City. Included are photographs of Mrs. Wallace receiving the honor of Grand Cross Dame of the Knightly Order of St. Brigitte in 1967, being inducted to the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem in 1970, and receiving her honorary doctorate from the University of Utah in 1975. Unfortunately, there are no photographs relating specifically to her contribution to the arts with the exception of a rather poor group of proofs of Ballet West on tour.
The next section, beginning in Box 1 and completed in Box 2 illustrates John McChrystal Wallace and his achievements as a civic leader and entrepreneur. The section begins with a photo of the Henry Wallace family (John's great-grandfather), and photos of John's parents, William R. and Annie McChrystal Wallace. Following are photos related specifically to John McChrystal Wallace, including photos with business partners, and with other dignitaries such as Marriner S. Eccles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve during the Roosevelt Administration, and Stewart Udall, Secretary of the Interior under Johnson. Because business partners could not be identified, and because of the large number of enterprises in which Wallace was involved, no attempt was made to separate the photos by these subjects, but they were arranged chronologically as much as possible. Following this are photos of Wallace receiving his honorary doctorate from the University of Utah in 1965, and then photos that were identified as specifically relating to Western Airlines, Walker Bank and his mining interests.
The final section, ending Box 2, reflects their lives together, and contains photos of the Wallaces together with their children. Also in this section are photos of the Wallace home on Walker Lane in Cottonwood, some of their friends, including Gina Bachauer, and finally, miscellaneous and unidentified photographs.
Box 3 contains oversized items, mostly portraits, that are arranged in a similar manner as the rest of the collection.
For Biographical information see Box 5 of the Wallace papers; Box 2 of the Walker papers; and Jonathan Bliss' work Miners and Merchants in Utah: The Walker Brothers and Their Bank, available in Western Americana.
Please note: Each photograph is numbered with box number, folder number, and item number. For example, 2: 7: 3: refers to Box 2, Folder 7, items 3.
The collection begins with the photographs of the Walker family in Box 1, including Glenn's father, Matthew H. Walker, and their home in Yeadon, England. Please note that due to late identification of the items, the photographs of the Rob Walker house in Salt Lake are found in Box 2, Folder 23, and were not added to these early Walker materials. Following are photographs dealing specifically with Glenn Walker Wallace and her accomplishments as a musician, ballerina, and honored patron of the arts in Salt Lake City. Included are photographs of Mrs. Wallace receiving the honor of Grand Cross Dame of the Knightly Order of St. Brigitte in 1967, being inducted to the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem in 1970, and receiving her honorary doctorate from the University of Utah in 1975. Unfortunately, there are no photographs relating specifically to her contribution to the arts with the exception of a rather poor group of proofs of Ballet West on tour.
The next section, beginning in Box 1 and completed in Box 2 illustrates John McChrystal Wallace and his achievements as a civic leader and entrepreneur. The section begins with a photo of the Henry Wallace family (John's great-grandfather), and photos of John's parents, William R. and Annie McChrystal Wallace. Following are photos related specifically to John McChrystal Wallace, including photos with business partners, and with other dignitaries such as Marriner S. Eccles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve during the Roosevelt Administration, and Stewart Udall, Secretary of the Interior under Johnson. Because business partners could not be identified, and because of the large number of enterprises in which Wallace was involved, no attempt was made to separate the photos by these subjects, but they were arranged chronologically as much as possible. Following this are photos of Wallace receiving his honorary doctorate from the University of Utah in 1965, and then photos that were identified as specifically relating to Western Airlines, Walker Bank and his mining interests.
The final section, ending Box 2, reflects their lives together, and contains photos of the Wallaces together with their children. Also in this section are photos of the Wallace home on Walker Lane in Cottonwood, some of their friends, including Gina Bachauer, and finally, miscellaneous and unidentified photographs.
Box 3 contains oversized items, mostly portraits, that are arranged in a similar manner as the rest of the collection.
For Biographical information see Box 5 of the Wallace papers; Box 2 of the Walker papers; and Jonathan Bliss' work Miners and Merchants in Utah: The Walker Brothers and Their Bank, available in Western Americana.
Please note: Each photograph is numbered with box number, folder number, and item number. For example, 2: 7: 3: refers to Box 2, Folder 7, items 3.
Dates
- circa 1880-1985
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 / Historical
- Chronology of Glenn Walker Wallace
- 1898: Born in Salt Lake City to Matthew H. and Angelena Andrews Walker
- 1916: Graduated from Winsor School, Boston
- 1916: Teacher's Diploma, Fox-Buonamici School of Piano Forte Playing, Boston
- 1920: Married John McChrystal Wallace in Salt Lake City
- 1924-1926 Co-organized the Salt Lake Symphony Orchestra with Charles Shepherd
- 1930: Co-organized the Salt Lake Civic Music Association
- 1939: Co-founded the Utah Symphony Orchestra
- 1939-1952 President and Board Member, Utah Symphony Orchestra
- 1947: As President of the Utah Symphony Orchestra, instrumental in attracting Maurice Abravanel as permanent Conductor and Music Director
- 1962: Co-founded the Utah Civic Ballet with William Christensen
- 1967: Named Grand Cross Dame, Knightly Order of St. Brigitte
- 1968: Honorary doctorate, Westminster College
- 1968: Outstanding Woman of the Year, Salt Lake Council of Women Hall of Fame
- 1968: Award for Outstanding Cultural Leadership, American Association of University Women
- 1970: Retired as President of the Utah Civic Ballet
- 1970: Governor Rampton declares September 16 "John M. and Glenn Walker Wallace Day"
- 1971: Utah Civic Ballet becomes fully paid professional company after receiving a major grant form the Ford Foundation, and changes its name to Ballet West.
- 1972: Ballet West invited by the government of Greece to perform at the Athens Summer Festival in the Herod Atticus Theater
- 1972: Honored with the Gold State Seal Pin by Governor Rampton
- 1972: Honorary membership, Phi Beta Kappa, Utah Chapter
- 1973: Honorary doctorate, College of Eastern Utah
- 1974: Honorary Phi Beta Kappa, University of Utah
- 1975: Honorary doctorate, University of Utah
- 1976: Bronze Minuteman Award, Utah National Guard
- 1977: Giant in Our City Award, Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce
- 1977: Distinguished Women in the Arts Award, University of Utah
- 1988: Health Sciences Center Award, University of Utah
- 1988: Died in Salt Lake City
- Chronology of John McChrystal Wallace
- 1893: Born in Salt Lake City to William Ross and Annie McChrystal Wallace
- 1916: Bachelor of Arts, Mining Engineering, University of Utah
- 1921: Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
- 1921-1968 Director and Trust Officer, Walker Bank and Trust Company, Creator of Trust Department
- 1928-1929 President, Wallace Glassware
- 1933-1935 Utah State Senator from Salt Lake City
- 1933-1966 Partner, Whitmore Oxygen Company
- 1936-1937 President, Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
- 1938-1939 Mayor of Salt Lake City
- 1941-1942 President, Salt Lake Rotary Club
- 1944-1957 President, Walker Bank and Trust Company
- 1945-1965 Founder and President, Redwood Development Company
- 1946-1947 President, Utah Bankers Association
- 1949-1959 Chairman, Army Advisory Committee, Salt Lake City
- 1952-1953 Trustee, Banking Research Fund, Association of Reserve City Bankers
- 1952-1956 Civilian Aide to Secretary of the Army
- 1953-1955 Member, Federal Advisory Council for Twelfth Federal Reserve District
- 1953-1971 Financial Vice President, Banner Mining Company
- 1954: Honorary doctorate, Westminster College
- 1955: Non-Partisan Chairman, Salt Lake County Redistricting Committee
- 1955: Founded Arizona Ranch and Metals, Vice President and Director
- 1955-1956 Treasurer, University of Utah Board of Regents
- 1955-1964 President and Director, Park City Mines
- 1957-1958 Director, Transamerica Corporation. Responsible for arranging sale of Walker Bank to Transamerica.
- 1957-1966 Chairman of the Board, Walker Bank and Trust Company
- 1958-1961 Founded and Director, Firstamerica Corporation
- 1959-1961 Member, Coordinating Council of Higher Education
- 1961-1968 Director, Western Bankcorporation (now First Interstate Bank)
- 1963 : Honorary doctorate, Brigham Young University
- 1965: Honorary doctorate, University of Utah
- 1966: Businessman of the Year, Harvard Business School Club of Utah
- 1966-1967 Honorary Chairman of the Board Walker Bank and Trust Company
- 1967: Advisory Director, Walker Bank and Trust Company
- 1970: Governor Rampton declares September 16 "John M. and Glenn Walker Wallace Day"
- 1977: Giant in Our City Award, Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
- 1978: Founded and became President of Enercor Corporation
- 1980: National Jewish Hospital Humanitarian Award
- 1989: Died in Salt Lake City
Extent
4 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Glenn Walker and John McChrystal Wallace photograph collection contains portraits of Glenn Walker Wallace, John McChrystal Wallace, and various members of the Walker and Wallace families. The collection also contains photographs documenting various of their activities, as well as portraits of various politicians and civic leaders.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged topically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Walker Wallace in 1989.
Separated Materials
Manuscript materials were transferred to the John McChrystal Wallace papers (ACCN 1140).
Manuscript materials were transferred to the Glen Walker Wallace papers (ACCN 1141).
Manuscript materials were transferred to the Glen Walker Wallace papers (ACCN 1141).
Processing Information
Processed by Peter F. Schmid in 1991.
- Home and Family
- Images
- Photographic prints
- Portrait photographs
- Walker family -- Photographs
- Wallace family -- Photographs
- Wallace, Glenn -- Photographs
- Wallace, John McChrystal, 1893-1989 -- Photographs
- Title
- Guide to the Glenn Walker and John McChrystal Wallace photograph collection
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Peter Schmid.
- Date
- 1991
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 2020: Finding aid revised and re-encoded using Adobe Dreamweaver by Sara Davis.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu