Golden Spike oral histories, 2003

Overview of the Collection

Title
Golden Spike oral histories
Dates
2003 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 box, (.25 linear feet)
Collection Number
UUS_COLL MSS 291
Summary
This single box collection contains both the transcripts and cassette recordings from the six oral history interviews conducted for the Golden Spike oral history project in 2003.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

In May 2000, the Western National Parks Association sponsored a research project aimed at conducting oral history interviews with six people who had knowledge relating to the history of the Golden Spike National Historical Site, such as early efforts to preserve and promote the site as well as life and railroad operations in and around the old Promontory townsite. This project was carried out in a partnership between the Golden Spike NHS and the Mountain West Center for Regional Studies at Utah State University. Michael Johnson oversaw the project and Robert Sidford conducted the six interviews during the summer of 2003.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This single box collection contains both the transcripts and cassette recordings from the six oral history interviews conducted for the Golden Spike oral history project in 2003. Folders 1—6 contain the interview transcripts and Folders 7—8 contain the cassette recordings of the interviews.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Golden Spike oral histories must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Golden Spike oral histories USU_COLL MSS 291, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 291, USUSCA.

Alternative Forms Available

Contains cassette tapes.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged in alphabetical order.

Processing Note

Processed in March of 2005.

Acquisition Information

The materials in this collection were donated to Utah State University Special Collections and Archives by the Mountain West Center for Regional Studies in 2004.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Golden Spike oral history transcripts and recordings, undatedReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
Grover, Delone, interview transcript
undated
1 2
Larsen, Deloris, interview transcript
undated
1 3
Larsen, Merlin, interview transcript
undated
1 4
Mazer, Nathan, interview transcript
undated
1 5
Stewart, John, interview transcript
undated
1 6
Whitaker, Arnold, interview transcript
undated
1 7
Cassette recordings of D. Grover and M. and D. Larsen interviews
undated
1 8
Cassette recordings of N. Mazer, J. Stewart, and A. Whitaker interviews
undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Geographical Names

  • Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah)