The George S. and Algie Ballif collection consists of the personal and professional papers of these well-known Provo community leaders. Considering the length and significance of their respective careers, the collection is quite small, and seems to contain more materials about the Ballifs or materials given to them--clippings, awards, certificates, etc.--than papers created by them. Inclusive dates are 1918-1982 with the bulk of the material falling between 1960-1978.

The George S. Ballif papers series contains clippings, notebooks, correspondence and certificates. The correspondence includes various pamphlets, conference materials, notes and member lists. His class notes covering points of law while he was a student would be interesting to one doing research in that field. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Utah Bar Association World Peace Through Law Committee, and many of his papers dealing with this aspect of his life--speeches, notes, clippings, and letters are included. These could be a worthwhile resource for anyone following the development of working towards peace through world law enforcement. He was asked to speak at many funerals. The eulogies and other talks he gave might be valuable to someone researching local history. Also, included in the collection are personal memorabilia and a tape recorded autobiography with transcription.

Papers of Algie Ballif involving her term in the state legislature were originally catalogued as MSS/SC 16, but have been added to this collection. An Oral History interview with Algie Ballif is available as a separately catalogued collection. (See MSS OH 55). Her material on the early development of equal rights for women and blacks in the state of Utah would be helpful for researchers on these issues. Her efforts toward the improvement of the educational system in Utah would also be helpful for researchers in that area. Included in her collection were clippings, notes, correspondence on various subjects and awards.

Materials such as family history, genealogical pedigree charts and family coats of arms would have special value to descendants of the Ballif and Eggertsen families. Papers concerning John L. Ballif's estate and the funeral service of John L. Ballif Jr., certificates and family letters are also included.

Boxes 9 and 10 are oversized boxes containing materials too large for the regular document cases.