Hugh M. Dougall, Jr. papers, 1891-1937, bulk: 1910-1917, bulk: 1933-1937

Series

Identifier: MSS 8208 Series 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contains financial, legal, tax, and insurance documents, along with other printed ephemera from Hugh M. Dougall, Jr.'s life. Also contains ten small journals with brief handwritten notes about his daily activities ranging from 1891-1937, predominantly covering 1910-1917 and 1933-1937.

Dates

Creation: 1891-1937
Creation: Majority of material found within 1910-1917
Creation: Majority of material found within 1933-1937

Creator

Dougall, Hugh M., Jr., 1863-1937 (author, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Hugh M., Jr, Rhoda R. Dougall, and Catherine D. Wills family papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Hugh M. Dougall, Jr. (1863-1937) was a prominent stockman, rancher, sawyer, miller, railroad contractor, and city councilman in Springville, Utah.

Hugh McSwein Dougall, Jr., often referred to by the name "Mack," was born in Springville, Utah, on December 9, 1863, to parents Hugh M. and Mary C. Streeper Dougall. He worked with his father in a sawmill and flour mill business, then later was engaged in railroad contracting, doing a lot of work throughout the western United States. He served as a city councilman in Springville in 1907, and was a member of the Maccabees lodge. He married Rhoda Rebecca Groesbeck Dougall on November 25, 1891, in Springville, Utah, and together had one daughter.

Dougall died near his ranch in Hobble Creek canyon on November 4, 1937.

Extent

1 box

4 folders

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged in eight subseries: 1. Hugh M. Dougall, Jr journals, 1891-1937. 2. Hugh M. Dougall, Jr financial and legal records, 1893-1935. 3. Hugh M. Dougall, Jr tax documents, 1913. 4. Hugh M. Dougall, Jr insurance documents, 1906-1926. 5. Hugh M. Dougall, Jr Salt Lake Brewing Co. papers, 1911-1914. 6. Hugh M. Dougall, Jr certificate of election, 1907. 7. Hugh M. Dougall, Jr photograph, date of production not identified. 8. Hugh M. Dougall, Jr printed ephemera, 1914-1932.