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Utah -- Politics and government

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:

A. Wally Sandack papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1481
Abstract

The A. Wally Sandack papers (1902-1994) consist of materials resulting from Sandack's activities as an attorney and politician in Utah.

Dates: 1902-1994

William B. Smart papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0575
Abstract The William B. Smart papers (1948-2000) is a collection of newspaper articles and other materials. Smart (b. 1922) went to work for The Deseret News in 1948, serving in several capacities until he became general editor and manager in 1974. Boxes 1 through 259 house alphabetized articles from The Deseret News and range in topic from budget issues, to civil rights, to the Pioneer State Theater in a thorough coverage of...
Dates: 1948-2000

William B. Smart photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1014
Abstract

The William B. Smart photograph collection contains materials realted to his journalism as well as travel around the world.

Dates: 1940-1980

Reed Smoot papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0449
Abstract

The Reed Smoot papers (1909-1986) consist of copies of Smoot's journal as well as articles concerning his life and politics. Reed Smoot (1862-1941) was an Apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a United States Senator from Utah. He filled both positions simulatneously. Boxes 1-8 cannot be photocopied.

Dates: 1909-1986

Utah Commission on the Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1173
Abstract

The Utah Commission on the Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government records (1953-1977) contain correspondence, commission reports, senate and house materials, legislative directories, financial documents, and other materials concerning the Commission and its operations.

Dates: 1953-1977

Utah voting records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0805
Abstract

The Utah voting records (1895-1964) consist of pages from two looseleaf notebooks of unknown origin with hand-drawn charts of Utah's voting records by county from 1895 to 1964. Included are tabulations of votes by political party as well as percentages and total votes for each county.

Dates: 1895-1964

Walker family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0463
Abstract

The Walker family papers (1838-1883) consist of biographical accounts of various Walker family members during the 1880s. The Walker family was prominent in Utah's mining and banking industries.

Dates: 1838-1883

LaVarr G. Webb papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0525
Abstract

The LaVarr G. Webb papers (1788-1986) contain pamphlets, articles, speeches, correspondence, political platforms, and other documents relavent to Utah and National politics. LaVarr G. Webb spent many years as a journalist and political activist.

Dates: 1788-1986

Orson F. Whitney papers [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1400
Abstract

The Orson F. Whitney papers (1876-1931) consist of photocopies of the diaries, notebooks, and autobiography of Orson F. Whitney, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from 1906 until his death in 1931.

Dates: 1876-1931

Ted Wilson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0859
Abstract

The Ted Wilson papers (1976-1988) document the tenure of this Salt Lake City mayor (1976-1985) and his campaign for the U. S. Senate against Orrin Hatch in 1982. His mayoralty papers are concerned with administrative activities, boards and committees, the city council, correspondence, city departments, personnel, politics, speeches, and other topics.

Dates: 1976-1988