Parks and Playgrounds
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Friends of Gilgal Garden records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2610
Abstract
The Friends of Gilgal Garden records (1959-2010) consists of the administrative, fundraising, volunteer, conservation project plans, historical and general materials of this non-profit organization. The purpose of the Friends of Gilgal Garden is to restore, preserve, protect, and maintain the artifacts, sculptures, engraved stones, arrangements, facilities, and land known as Gilgal in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates:
1959-2010
Jack Goodman papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1521
Abstract
The Jack Goodman papers (1945-1996) contain articles, reviews, and research files including drafts, final versions, notes, government publications, maps, and clippings. Includes some personal correspondence, contracts, awards, and memorabilia. Goodman is a Salt Lake City, Utah journalist and author whose primary interests include skiing, tourism, the development of national parks, and Utah architecture. He is the author of the weekly column "City View" in the ...
Dates:
1945-1996
Jack Goodman photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0664
Abstract
the Jack Goodman photograph colleciton contains personal family materials as well as materials related to his articles, reviews, and research Goodman is a Salt Lake City, Utah journalist and author whose primary interests include skiing, tourism, the development of national parks, and Utah architecture. He is the author of the weekly column "City View" in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Dates:
1945-1995
Fred Harvey photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0482
Abstract
The Fred Harvey photograph collection contains photographs originally sold as tourist items in Fred Harvey stores. Photograph subjects include Grand Canyon National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and various scenes in Colorado.
Dates:
circa 1920
Mark Lindsey photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0477
Abstract
The Mark Lindsey photograph collection contains two portraits of middle aged Lindsey and a photograph of the cloth factory where Lindsey was employed. Also included is a detailed invitation to a party given by Mark Lindsey in 1877, and a photograph taken of Lindsey Gardens during the 20th Ward's Sunday School meeting. Lindsey was an immigrant from England in 1849. Once Lindsey arrived in Utah, he started an amusement...
Dates:
1848-1966
John T. Orton paper
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1704
Abstract
The John T. Orton paper (1966) was written for a political science class at the University of Utah dealing with the controversy over creation of Canyonlands National Park. Accompanied by a scrapbook containing photocopied news clippings documenting the paper, typescripts of Congressional testimony, and maps.
Dates:
1966
Chadwin H. Peirce essay
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1752
Abstract
The Chadwin H. Peirce essay (1967) is titled "An Investigation of 'This is the Place' Monument Park." This essay was prepared for Mack Kesler's course on senior design at the University of Utah. It investigates the condemnation proceedings of the 177 acres of privately owned land east of the "This is the Place" Monument in Salt Lake City, Utah. Suggestions for future uses of the park are also discussed in the essay.
Dates:
1967
A. J. Peters photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0368
Abstract
The A. J. Peters photograph collection contains portraits of A. J. Peters, photographs of buildings in Salt Lake City and Murray, Utah. The collection also contains photographs of national parks, some hand colored.
Dates:
circa 1900-1960s
Alfred A. Rordame scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2236
Abstract
The Alfred A. Rordame scrapbooks (1933-1935) detail trips to various Utah state parks, early in the twentieth-century.
Dates:
1933-1935
Timpanogos Cave National Monument records [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0978
Abstract
The Timpanogos Cave National Monument records (1930-1978) consist of photocopies of materials that document the history of the Monument. Timpanogos Cave National Monument (established 1922) consists of three caves and a nature trail.
Dates:
1930-1978