Provo Chamber of Commerce (Provo, Utah)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1887 - 1985
Administrative History
The Provo Chamber of Commerce (1887-1985) was a commercial promotion organization in Provo, Utah.
The Provo Chamber of Commerce was established in September 1887 by prominent members of the community. The purpose of establishing a Chamber of Commerce was to make the world aware of the advantages and resources available in Provo. In 1985 the Provo Chamber of Commerce joined with the Orem Chamber of Commerce to form the Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce.
Citation:
Utah Valley future development potentials and recommended action program, 1965: t.p. (Provo Chamber of Commerce)Phone call to Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce, Feb. 8, 2002 (Provo Chamber of Commerce and Orem Chamber of Commerce merged to become the Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce 18 years ago in about 1985 or 6)
Deseret news, Sept. 28, 1887: p. 14 (Provo Chamber of Commerce established in 1887; helped make world aware of advantages and resources available in Provo)
Deseret news, Nov. 14, 1985: p. 2B (Provo and Orem Chambers merged)
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Department of Recreation files on annual Timpanogos hike, 1912-1972
Series
Identifier: UA 563 Series 1
Scope and Contents note
General hike files.
Dates:
Other: 1912-1972
Department of Recreation mementos of Timpanogos hike, 1922-1969
Series
Identifier: UA 563 Series 2
Scope and Contents note
Words to Campfire Songs (originals and transparencies), stories and legends, Summit Club badges and badge slips, slides of words to popular songs, printer's engraving blocks, Timp shelter building blueprints, guest register, etc.
Dates:
Other: 1922-1969
Department of Recreation records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 563
Scope and Contents
Contains materials related to the annual Timpanogos Hike which the Recreation Department has co-sponsored with the Provo Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Forest Service, and also other agencies since 1922. The papers span years 1912-1977. Included are minutes, correspondence, reports, newspaper clippings, various mementoes, policy statements, brochures, attendance records, building plans, enrollment statistics, Immigration and Naturalization Services information, examinations, surveys, financial...
Dates:
1912-1972