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Utah -- Politics and government

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:

Robert F. Bennett papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1423
Abstract The Robert F. Bennett papers consist of files relating to Bennett’s time as a United States Senator. The files are from his Washington D.C. office. An in-depth finding aid provided by the staff of Senator Bennett's office is available online and in box 1.
Dates: 1951-2010

Wallace F. Bennett papers

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Identifier: MS 0290
Abstract The Wallace F. Bennett papers (1946-1978) hold documents from the four terms this conservative politician and businessman who served as a U. S. Senator from Utah. Included are business papers relating to the Senator's interests in Bennett Motor, Bennett Glass and Paint, Bennett Leasing, and various investments; family correspondence; correspondence with friends, associates and constituents, such as George Romney, Ezra Taft Benson, J. Willard Marriott, and Ernest L. Wilkinson; and political...
Dates: 1946-1978

Davis Bitton oral histories and autobiographies collection

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Identifier: MS 0039
Abstract The Davis Bitton oral histories and autobiographies collection (1966-2005) contains transcripts of oral histories conducted as an assignment for History 110 at the University of Utah. The interviews cover a wide range of Utah history, politics, government, and every day life. Bitton taught history at the University of Utah from 1966 to 1995.
Dates: 1966-2005

Joseph Cannon campaign pamphlet

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Identifier: ACCN 1427
Abstract The Joseph Cannon campaign pamphlet contains biographical information issued during his senatorial campaign in 1992.
Dates: 1992

Carl Arvid Carlquist correspondence

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Identifier: ACCN 0928
Abstract The Carl Arvid Carlquist correspondence (1892-1893) consists of three letters, one from Carlquist to Utah Governor Caleb W. West, and two from West to Carlquist. Carlquist (1857-1938) was an immigrant from Sweden to Utah, a missionary to Sweden for the LDS Church, and a Utah businessman who was active in politics.
Dates: 1892-1893

Q. Michael Croft papers

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Identifier: ACCN 0918
Abstract The Q. Michael Croft papers (1980-1984) consist of interview notes and two responses regarding taped interviews with local civic and community leaders. Subject of the interviews was the influence of the LDS Church on local politics.
Dates: 1980-1984

Marriner S. Eccles papers

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Identifier: MS 0178
Abstract The Marriner S. Eccles papers (1910-1985) chronicles the years when Eccles made his greatest contributions as a national and international fiscal and monetary expert, businessman, and public figure. A portion of these papers have been digitized and are available online through the Federal Reserve Archive.
Dates: 1910-1985

David W. Evans autobiography

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Identifier: ACCN 1383
Abstract The David W. Evans autobiography (1919-1965) is divided into five volumes and recounts Evans' life and that of his family, his participation in Mormon Church activities and Utah Republican politics.
Dates: 1919-1965

Virginia P. Frobes collection

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Identifier: MS 0599
Abstract The Virginia P. Frobes collection (1894-1956) consists of correspondence between notable Utah politicians and businessmen. Included are documents concerning Samuel Newhouse, Charles C. Parsons, Joseph H. Hutchinson, D. D. Moffat, Ray S. McCarty, Lillie M. Harris, and representatives of various mining companies. Also included is a scrapbook from the personal library of Fisher Harris which contains news clippings about his life and career.
Dates: 1894-1956

John Fitch Kinney autobiography

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Identifier: MS 0303
Abstract The John Fitch Kinney autobiography (circa 1863) was written by Kinney (b. 1816), a chief justice and congressman of Utah during the 1850s-1860s.
Dates: circa 1863