Politics, Government, and Law
Found in 1673 Collections and/or Records:
Will of Charles Christopher Springer
Contains a photocopied transcription from "American Families: Genealogical and Heraldic," 49 E 34- G.S., page 209, titled, "Will of Christopher Springer." The biographical account discusses the Springer family in Europe and North America, stating that the actions of the Orphans Court as stated in the will are dated June 9, 1669, three weeks after Christopher's death. Originally published by the American Historical Society in the 1920s.
Springville Comrades of the Black Hawk War records
The records of the Springville Comrades of the Black Hawk War, 1891-1922 includes ledgers and miscellaneous documents. The collection includes the organization's constitution and bylaws as well as meeting minutes and member records.
William Spry minutes of Utah State Capitol Commission proceedings
Carbon copy of typewritten minutes of proceedings. The commission was established to implement the construction of the state capitol of Utah on land donated by Salt Lake City. The minutes include reports of projected costs and refer to architectural plans. William Spry was the president of the commission.
Leland Stanford letter
Handwritten and signed letter written from San Francisco on April 12, 1862 and addressed to Edwin M. Stanton (1814-1869), Secretary of War for the United States. Stanford is concerned for the defense of California in the Civil War. He requests that federal arms be turned over to the California militia to make a more effective force. He also describes the condition of the defenses of California.
State flag of Utah
Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a typewritten history of the state flag of Utah.
Pierre Chouteau statement
Handwritten and signed statement dated 3 Jan. 1829. The item was sworn before A. Gamble, a judge. The manuscript concerns a case being appealed to the Supreme Court of the state of Missouri.
Statement of the amount donated by the citizens of Tooele County
Handwritten "statement of the amount donated by the citizens of Tooele County for the purpose of repairing the state road west of Jordan Bridge." The donation was made in produce which value was $836. The date of the item is uncertain.
Steamboat in the Rockies : the story of Sti Town, U.S.A.
Typewritten book manuscript with handwritten corrections. The item is a typescript of a history of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The book was submitted to the Old Army Press for publication.
Adam Stephen letters
This collection was maintained in its original order.
Edward Jenner Steptoe letter
Handwritten letter on blue paper from Steptoe to Sydney Webster, personal secretary of President Franklin Pierce, written on the day Steptoe discovered his appointment as Governor of Utah Territory by President Pierce. In the letter, he enumerates his reservations about the job, praises Governor Brigham Young, expresses doubt about the efficacy of limiting polygamy, and comments generally on the political climate in Salt Lake City. Dated February 7, 1855.