Orange J. Salisbury letter
Scope and Contents note
Letter from Orange J. Salisbury (writing from Salt Lake City) to T. H. Latimer of Bay House, Idaho. The letter talks of milling ore, use of sluice boxes, tight money and putting off payday, possibly hiring Italian miners, and other topics. 5 pages, on letterhead of Grant, Redman & Christie of Salt Lake City.
Salisbury’s obituary is also included. 2 pages, photocopied.
Dates
- Creation: 1891
Creator
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Orange J. Salisbury letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
O.J. Salisbury (1945-1907) founded Gilmer & Salisbury.
O. J. Salisbury was an important western stagecoach/freighting operator, mining developer, banker and hotel owner based in Salt Lake city. He founded Gilmer & Salisbury which became one of the larger western stage operations, covering seven states or territories.
O. J. Salisbury was born on July 28, 1945 in Bronx, Richmond, New York. He married Margaret Blaine Walker (year unknown) and they had at least three children. His sons were Orange J. Salisbury, Jr. and R. Walker Salisbury. One daughter’s married name was Mrs. Lewis R. McCornick. He passed away on June 18, 1907 in New York City.
Extent
1 folder (0.10 linear feet)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Letter from Orange J. Salisbury (writing from Salt Lake City) to T. H. Latimer of Bay House, Idaho.
Custodial History note
Purchased from the California Book Auction in 1988.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Purchased; California Book Auction; 1988.
Appraisal note
Environmental History (Collection development policy of 19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts).
Subject
- Salisbury family -- Correspondence (Family)
- Wells, Fargo & Company -- History (Organization)
- Title
- Register of the Orange J. Salisbury letter
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Glenn, H. Christine Broomhead, student processors; John M. Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States