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Provo Chamber of Commerce (Provo, Utah)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1887 - 1985

Administrative History

The Provo Chamber of Commerce (1887-1985) was a commercial promotion organization in Provo, Utah.

The Provo Chamber of Commerce was established in September 1887 by prominent members of the community. The purpose of establishing a Chamber of Commerce was to make the world aware of the advantages and resources available in Provo. In 1985 the Provo Chamber of Commerce joined with the Orem Chamber of Commerce to form the Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce.

Citation:
Utah Valley future development potentials and recommended action program, 1965: t.p. (Provo Chamber of Commerce)

Phone call to Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce, Feb. 8, 2002 (Provo Chamber of Commerce and Orem Chamber of Commerce merged to become the Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce 18 years ago in about 1985 or 6)

Deseret news, Sept. 28, 1887: p. 14 (Provo Chamber of Commerce established in 1887; helped make world aware of advantages and resources available in Provo)

Deseret news, Nov. 14, 1985: p. 2B (Provo and Orem Chambers merged)

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Lloyd L. Cullimore scrapbook

 Collection — Oversize-folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232576527]
Identifier: MSS 8891
Scope and Contents

The collection contains material relating to the social, economic, and political interests of Lloyd L. Cullimore. It includes the accomplishments and goals of the Provo Chamber of Commerce, of which Lloyd L. Cullimore was twice president. Newspaper clippings pasted in this scrapbook detail the Chamber of Commerce's development and political endeavors. Other newpaper clippings describe the social and economic events of Provo, Utah, and of Brigham Young University. Dated circa 1965-1967.

Dates: 1965-1967
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Department of Recreation files on annual Timpanogos hike, 1912-1972

 Series
Identifier: UA 563 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

General hike files.

Dates: Other: 1912-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Department of Recreation records

Department of Recreation mementos of Timpanogos hike, 1922-1969

 Series
Identifier: UA 563 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Words to Campfire Songs (originals and transparencies), stories and legends, Summit Club badges and badge slips, slides of words to popular songs, printer's engraving blocks, Timp shelter building blueprints, guest register, etc.

Dates: Other: 1922-1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Department of Recreation records

Department of Recreation records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 563
Scope and Contents Contains materials related to the annual Timpanogos Hike which the Recreation Department has co-sponsored with the Provo Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Forest Service, and also other agencies since 1922. The papers span years 1912-1977. Included are minutes, correspondence, reports, newspaper clippings, various mementoes, policy statements, brochures, attendance records, building plans, enrollment statistics, Immigration and Naturalization Services information, examinations, surveys, financial...
Dates: 1912-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives

Physical Plant Department topical correspondence, 1955-1978

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence from the Physical Plant Department. Topics include accounting, air conditioning on campus, campus planning, chamber of commerce, church buildings, civil defense, construction, electric shop, fire and safety, grounds, general housing, parking, security, traffic, vandalism, equipment requests, efficiency studies, insurance, and records from various committees, 1955-1978.

Dates: 1955-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department correspondence

Utah County industrial pattern first unit records

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231027779]
Identifier: UA 32
Scope and Contents

Occupational employment data, wage rates, and ages, September, 1947, employment and wages by industry. December 31, 1947.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives

Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce historical collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7759
Scope and Contents

Contains agendas, meeting minutes, financial statements, awards, newspapers, photographs, and correspondence related to the activities and members of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce. These materials also include brochures associated with Utah businesses and documents related to planning for the future of the Provo and Orem communities. Dated approximately 1890-2008.

Dates: approximately 1890-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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