William Allen papers, 1913-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Allen, William, 1849-1928
Title
William Allen papers
Dates
1913-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (1 folder and 8 rolls of microfilm)
Collection Number
MS 0404
Summary
The William Allen papers (1913-1980) consist of some printed material concerning William Allen (1849-1928), an architect, and microfilmed architectural drawings, mainly of the Layton and Kaysville, Utah, areas.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Born in London on 1 January 1849, William Allen left Europe at age twelve for America. He learned the mason's trade, then took up drafting and building. He completed a correspondence course in architecture and graduated with high honors. In 1874 he married Mary Simms and they had seven children. William Allen died on 11 October 1928.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The William Allen papers (1913-1980) consist of some printed material concerning William Allen (1849-1928), an architect, and microfilmed architectural drawings, mainly of the Layton and Kaysville, Utah, areas. Included with the printed material are a list of drawings by Allen, an invitation, and a pamphlet.

Pamphlet, including a biography of Allen and a list of buildings designed by him; invitation to opening of First National Bank in Layton; and an inventory of Allen's drawings in private possession. Microfilm from the collection is located in the Manuscripts Division microfilm case. There are a total of 8 rolls of microfilm. 6 of those are duplicate copies.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Originals

Original drawings in private possession.

Acquisition Information

The microfilm was received in 1980 from the Utah State Archives, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Processing Note

Processed by Sharon Thorup in 1984.

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Separated Materials

Microfilm reels are located in the Manuscripts Division microfilm case.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
1 1 General materials
This folder contains an inventory of drawings by William Allen, compiled by Debbie Taniguchi and Peter Goss in 1980. Also included is a 1979, Utah Heritage Foundation tour brochure of structures designed by Allen and an invitation to the grand opening of the First National Bank in Layton, Utah, in 1981.
Reel
1 Reel 1: Architectural drawings, 1913-1922
This reel contains images provided by the Utah State Archives. The quality is very poor and difficult to read. Physical addresses for any of these structures is not available within the drawings.
  • Latter-day Saints meeting house, Kaysville, Utah
  • Grade school building, Kaysville, Utah, circa 1918
  • Unidentified churches
  • LDS Church building, Syracuse, Utah
  • Kaysville Milling Company
  • Residence for Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Clark
  • Residence for Mr. Siri R. Davis
  • Centerville school, circa 1915
  • LDS meeting house
  • Store and bank for Kaysville Corp. Mercantile Inst.
  • Proposed residence for W. H. Streeper
  • Addition to Mr. E. M. Whitesides residence
  • Bungalow for Dr. G. D. Rutledge, Kaysville, Utah, 1922
  • LDS Church, South Bountiful, Utah
  • J. G. M. Barnes residence
  • Fred Sheffield residence
  • Mr. Leo L. Warren residence, Syracuse, Utah, 1922
  • School building, Kaysville, Utah
  • Residence for T. J. Smith, Esq.
  • Residence for Reaves and A. T. Smith
  • Residence for H. W. King
  • Miscellaneous high school drawings
  • Additions to H. J. Sheffield residence
  • Miscellaneous drawings
  • Cannery Wasatch Orchard Company, Ogden, Utah
  • Public school house, Pima, Arizona
  • Public school house, Downey, Idaho
  • James Warren residence
  • Maggie Ford's cottage
  • Larson House
2 Reel 2: Farmers' Union building drawings

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Architecture, Domestic--Utah--Design and Plans
  • Architecture--Utah--Designs and plans
  • Latter Day Saint church buildings--Designs and plans
  • School buildings--Utah--Designs and plans

Geographical Names

  • Kaysville (Utah)--Buildings, structures, etc.
  • Layton (Utah)--Buildings, structures, etc.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Architectural drawings (visual works)

Finding aid prepared by Sharon Thorup.
1984 (last modified: 2019)

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