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Walker, Joseph Robinson, 1836-1901

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1836 - 1901

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

George W. Groo letter to Joseph R. Walker

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230241413]
Identifier: MSS SC 443
Scope and Contents

ALS in which Groo seeks employment with Walker's mercantile and banking firm. Complains of mistreatment by the Mormon Church authorities because of his "liberal tendencies" in the previous Salt Lake City, Utah elections. Includes note: with note "Ans July 29/74".

Dates: 1874

Legal agreement concerning Walker Bank

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230238187]
Identifier: MSS SC 297
Scope and Contents

Signed document which relates to the assumption of control of Walker Bank in Salt Lake City, Utah by Matthew H. Walker, the executor of the estate of Joseph R. Walker. Conveys to Matthew Walker all interest of the estate in Walker Brother's Bank with some reservations in uncollected debts.

Dates: 1903 January 5

Joseph Robinson Walker account books

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231041820]
Identifier: MSS 228
Scope and Contents

Handwritten entries in account books. The items document the financial transactions of the Walker Brothers in Carson City, Nevada and in Camp Floyd and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 1860-1862

Joseph Robinson Walker letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230335751]
Identifier: MSS 1253
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, composed in Washington, DC, dated 20 April 1872, and addressed to "Dear Wife," Mary A. Walker. Joseph Walker writes about his activities and relates how he is doing on his trip.

Dates: 1872 April 20

Joseph Robinson Walker papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1783
Scope and Contents

Account books, correspondence, newspaper clippings, a reminiscence of Walker's participation in the Walker War against the Ute Indians in 1853, certificates, legislative acts passed by the Utah Legislature, and minutes of meetings. The materials deal largely with the Walker banking, mining, and business interests in Utah. The correspondence are to and from family members and deal largely with family and business matters.

Dates: 1837-1901

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Business, Industry, Labor, and Commerce 3
Economics and Banking 3
Letters 3
Account books 2
Businessmen -- Utah -- History 2