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George Dollinger Pyper papers, 1834-1975
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pyper, George D. (George Dollinger), 1860-1943
- Title
- George Dollinger Pyper papers
- Dates
- 1834-1975 (inclusive)18341975
- Quantity
- 44 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MS 0001
- Summary
- The George Dollinger Pyper papers (1834-1975) consist primarily of correspondence, scrapbooks, diaries, news clippings, programs, contracts, scripts, broadsides, and scores documenting George Dollinger Pyper's career as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre. Pyper served as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre from 1898 to 1929. He also served as general superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union and as a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Some of the materials have been digitized and are available online.
- Repository
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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
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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.
Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
George Dollinger Pyper (1860-1943) was manager of the Salt Lake Theater from 1898 until its destruction in 1929. Nicknamed the "Cathedral in the Desert," the Salt Lake Theater became an attraction for Pyper at an early age as he watched performances from the top gallery. He received a formal introduction to the theater with his first operatic role in Patience in 1885 and sang as the leading tenor in the Salt Lake Opera Company for the next twenty-five years. His love for the Salt Lake Theater led him to publish a history called The Romance of an Old Playhouse in 1928. The book describes Utah and LDS Church history, the building of the theater, and the events that took place within. After retiring from the theater business, Pyper devoted the rest of his life to working on LDS Church publications and managing the Musical Arts Society.
Pyper was born 21 November 1860, to Alexander C. and Christiana D. Pyper in Salt Lake City, Utah. While growing up there he helped his father raise silkworms, feeding them with food from Brigham Young's mulberry grove, and herded cows in the Sugarhouse area. He attended school in the Sugarhouse and Twelfth Ward schools, and for a short time in Brigham Young's private school. He also attended the University of Deseret and studied law for two years. While attending the university, he met Emmaretta Smith Whitney, the daughter of Horace K. and Mary Cravath Whitney. They were married in the LDS Endowment House on 24 September 1883, and later had two children, Retta and George W. Pyper.
Pyper became a police court clerk in 1875 at the age of fourteen, while his father served as judge, and held that post until 1882, when his father died. Between 1883 and 1890, he was a justice of the peace, performing exactly 100 marriages, and served as an alderman and police judge. Most of his life, however, was devoted to music and the performing arts. In addition to his position in the Salt Lake Opera Company, Pyper was a member of the Tabernacle Choir, touring with them in their 1893 trips to Chicago and San Francisco, as well as managing the 1911 trip to the National Irrigation Congress in New York and the concerts en route. He also sung at hundreds of funerals, was one of early members of the Orpheus Club, belonged to the Philharmonic Society, and was president of the Salt Lake Civic Music Association in the 1930s. His devotion to music and the LDS Church led him to write a book entitled Stories of Latter-day Saint Hymns, Their Authors and Composers (1939) in which he documented the history of many hymns.
In 1890, Pyper became assistant secretary of the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society and the secretary of the Utah State Fair organization. These two positions helped him organize Utah's agricultural exhibit at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair as well as Utah's exhibit at the Tennessee Centennial in 1897. His activities within his community included being a member of the first Salt Lake Board of Education and the first city library board, a charter member of the Orpheus Club, and a member of the Rotary Club.
Pyper was called to serve an LDS mission--along with Brigham H. Roberts, Melvin J. Ballard, and Edward Midgley--in 1896. The original arrangement was for Roberts to talk and for the others to sing and say the prayers, but before too long they all shared the speaking duties. In 1897 he was appointed to the Descret Sunday School, building up its programs and increasing its membership. In 1918 he became a member of the Sunday School general superintendency, under David O. McKay, and in 1934 he became the general superintendent. While in these offices he helped publish church magazines such as The Instructor. For the LDS Church centennial in 1930, Pyper wrote and produced a pageant called "The Message of the Ages," which was performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The pageant was performed again in 1947 to celebrate the centennial of the first pioneers to settle in the Salt Lake Valley. George D. Pyper died in Salt Lake City on 17 January 1943.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The George Dollinger Pyper papers (1834-1975) consist of documents relating to the personal and professional life of George Dollinger Pyper (1860-1943), manager of the Salt Lake Theater from 1898 to 1929. Some of the materials have been digitized and are available online.
Series I of the collection contains the personal and family papers of George D. Pyper. They are located in boxes 1-9 and date from 1853 to 1943. Correspondence, condolence letters and tributes to Pyper upon his death, as well as invitations and event programs are located in box 1. This box also houses correspondence and biographical information concerning Pyper's wife, Emmaretta Smith Whitney Pyper. Pyper's involvement in numerous social clubs and events, as well as in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is reflected in box 2. Included are invitations, correspondence, newsletters, certificates, membership cards, and news clippings concerning the American Land and Irrigation Exposition, the Salt Lake Rotary Club, the Hot Air Club, and the Deseret Sunday School. A record of marriages performed by Pyper as justice of the peace, and later as an alderman and police judge, during the 1880s is also located in box 2. Box 3 houses poetry, articles written by and about Pyper, and other personal materials.
Also included in Section I are talks and sermons, diaries, day books, and scrapbooks. The talks and sermons are located in boxes 4-5 and are undated. Included are funeral sermons given by Pyper, as well as talks on pioneers, mothers, teachers, education, child development, the historic aspects of Salt Lake City's State Street, humor, and other subjects. Many of Pyper's talks and sermons were given in behalf of the Deseret Sunday School Board, of which he was a member, and are labeled as such. Stories, correspondence, and poetry that Pyper used in many of his talks are also included in these boxes. Diaries and day books are located in box 6. Two scrapbooks, housed in boxes 7-8, contain information on the Salt Lake Theater, federal and state politics, the LDS Church, crime in Utah, and musical and other events. Correspondence, certificates, patriarchal blessings, bills, receipts, and notes concerning Pyper's father, Alexander Pyper, and mother, Christiana Dollinger Pyper, are housed in box 9.
Series II consists of theater materials, particularly those documenting activities at the Salt Lake Theater. They date from 1849-1975 and are housed in boxes 10-68. The Salt Lake Theater was built in 1862 under the direction of Brigham Young and managed by Pyper from 1898 to 1929. Correspondence, financial information, and account books concerning the Salt Lake Theater are found in boxes 10-12. Programs, play scripts, and prompt books used for Salt Lake Theater productions or by performers of the theater are in boxes 13-58. The theater programs, in boxes 13-16A, are arranged chronologically while the play scripts and prompt books are arranged alphabetically. Additional documents relating to the Salt Lake Theater are housed in boxes 59-61. Historical information, a listing of rules and regulations, building structure documents, deeds, materials on the dedication and memorial ceremonies, as well as publications about the theater are in box 59. Documents, including contracts and agreements, testimonials, biographies, rosters, and news clippings regarding performances and performers of the theater are housed in box 60.
One of the most prominent performers of the Salt Lake Theater was Maude Adams. She debuted there as an infant in The Lost Child and later became famous for her role as Peter Pan on New York's Broadway. Correspondence, publications concerning Adams and her various acting roles, a contract, speeches by Pyper about Adams, and news clippings featuring Adams are found in box 62 and date from 1899 to 1945. Also present is a 1975 invitation concerning Adams's induction into the Pioneer State Theater Hall of Fame.
Series II also consists of documents relating to the Salt Lake Dramatic Association, the Salt Lake Opera Company, and theaters outside of Utah. An index of "players," plays, and play dates for the Deseret Dramatic Association, the Walker Opera House, and the Salt Lake Theater from the 1860s-1890s and 1901-1902 is located in box 63. Salt Lake Dramatic Association meeting minutes, as well as tax, stock, and financial information for this organization can be found in boxes 64-65. Box 65 also contains an undated Salt Lake Opera Company record book. Documents related to theaters outside of Utah are in boxes 67-68. The bulk of these materials consists of theater programs from New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and other cities. Some of these theaters include the Lyceum, McVicker's, Proctor's, Colonial, Wilkes, Hooley's, and various New York theaters. Box 68 also includes correspondence and news clippings concerning "The Marcus Show" (an international traveling performance group), newsprint pictures of actors and actresses, a picture booklet depicting the character roles of actor Edward Sothern, and unidentified theater record books.
Music files, dating from 1856 to 1948, constitute Series III of the collection. They are housed in boxes 69-80 and include agreements and contracts between the Salt Lake Theater and performers from the Musical Arts Society; correspondence, news clippings, and other documents relating to music groups and individuals in Utah; information on the LDS Tabernacle Choir's founder and conductor, Evan Stephens; materials for the choir's centennial celebration, and tours; and music scores. Boxes 69-72 contain documents relating to the Musical Arts Society. As manager of the Salt Lake Theater, Pyper was responsible for booking performances for the theater. Boxes 69-71 contain contracts, agreements, notes, and some correspondence regarding performances in the theater. They are listed alphabetically by the performer or performance group and include individuals such as Amelita Galli-Curci, Lucy Gates, Josef Hofmann, Vladimir Horowitz, Ignance Paderekski, Will Rogers, and Sousa's Band. Box 72 houses a scrapbook featuring news clippings and programs for many of the individuals and groups listed in the preceding boxes. Documents concerning music groups and musicians specifically from Utah are located in boxes 73-74. Information on the Salt Lake Symphony Orchestra, George Careless, Emma Lucy Gates, Susa Young Gates, H. E. Giles, and John J. McClellan is present.
Materials concerning the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, dating from 1889 to 1947, are in boxes 75-78. Evan Stephens established and conducted the choir from the 1890s to 1916. Music scores and books by Stephens, as well as news clippings on his death and LDS Church history are housed in box 75. The choir's celebration of the LDS Church's centennial in 1930 resulted in the production, "The Message of the Ages, A Sacred Pageant." Programs, announcements, scripts, music scores, and news clippings concerning this event are in box 76. Also included in this box is a centennial celebration booklet, One Hundred Years, written by Pyper and a 1947 program commemorating the centennial held in 1930. In 1911 the choir took a tour, managed by Pyper, of the United States. Correspondence, expense reports, programs, itineraries, news clippings, and a scrapbook regarding this and future tours in the 1930s are in boxes 77-78. The last two boxes in this section contain musical scores and compilations by various authors that date from the 1880s to 1933.
Series IV of the collection consists of religious, civic, and miscellaneous documents. They are located in boxes 81-84 and date from 1834 to 1940. Materials concerning the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are housed in box 81. Birthday programs, news clippings, writings, patriarchal blessings, pamphlets, and postcards concerning Heber J. Grant, Brigham Young, Orson Pratt, Wilford Woodruff, and LDS Church history are included. Box 82 houses documents relating to the Tennessee Centennial Exposition held in 1897. Pyper was a member of the centennial commission representing the state of Utah. Correspondence, a booth register, a list of agricultural entries, Pyper's commission membership certificate, and a ground plan of the exposition's agricultural building are found in this box. Box 83 contains miscellaneous items collected by Pyper such as publications, Salt Lake City election tickets (some listing him as candidate for treasurer and others with Brigham Young for governor), postcards, and guidebooks. Also included is information on sericulture. This section also includes oversize materials, located in box 84. Broadsides, certificates, painting reproductions, and publications are housed in this box. Additional oversize broadsides are located in the Manuscripts Division map case.
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
Arrangement
Organized in four series: I. Personal Papers; II. Theater Materials; III. Music Files; IV. Religious, Civic, and Miscellaneous Documents.
Separated Materials
Photographs have been transferred to the George D. Pyper photograph collection (P0001), located in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Related Materials
See also the Pyper-Shepherd-Musser family papers (MS 0561), the Salt Lake Theater collection (MS 0541), the David McKenzie papers (MS 0116), the Theater collection (MS 0147), the Maud May Babcock papers (MS 0083), and the John D. Spencer papers (MS 0203).
Acquisition Information
Donated by Dorothy Van Stipriaan in 1969.
Processing Note
Processed by Lisa DeMille in 2000.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Personal and Family PapersReturn to Top
This series consists of Pyper's personal documents as well as some documents relating to his wife, Emmaretta, and his parents, Alexander and Christiana Pyper. Pyper's personal correspondence is located in box 1, folders 1-9. Biographical information on Pyper and his wife is included in box 2. Other family materials are located in box 9. Of interest are diary entries written by Christiana Pyper concerning the LDS Church exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois, located in box 9, folders 13-14. A record of marriages performed by Pyper as a Salt Lake City judge from 1883 to 1887 can be found in box 2, folder 11. Mining deeds, notes on the Lion House (one-time home of Brigham Young), poetry, and news articles collected by Pyper are in boxes 2, folders 16-19 and box 3. Some of the talks and sermons in box 5 were given as radio broadcasts. The scrapbook in box 7 contains news clippings only, many of which concern Pyper as police judge. The scrapbook in box 8 was found in a disassembled state and contains invitations, passes to events, programs, and information on the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Several of these items concern an Ida M. Savage. Her relationship to Pyper, if any, is unknown.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Personal Files |
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| 1 | 1-9 | Correspondence
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1903-1943 |
| 1 | 10-11 | Condolence Letters Concerning Pyper's Death
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1943 |
| 1 | 12 |
"How Diamonds are Made," Biography of Pyper
Text of a speech honoring George D. Pyper, apparently meant to accompany pictures. Exact occasion of the presentation is unknown, but is from during George's lifetime after 1934.
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| 1 | 13-15 |
Funeral Services for Pyper
Set of papers connected to the funeral service of George D. Pyper following his death on 16 January 1943. Includes a list of flowers sent; layout of seating at the service; list of Traffic and Ushering Committee; program for the funeral, including text of an invocation by Elder Albert Hamer Reiser, and addresses by Elder Milton Bennion, Elder Stephen L. Richards, and President David O. McKay.
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1943 |
| 1 | 16 |
Tributes to Pyper
Set of eight documents from 1924 to 1943 of expressions of appreciation for the work of George D. Pyper. Includes an invitation to a program of the Highland Stake honoring Mr. George D. Pyper and other artists of the Salt Lake Theatre, held 21 April 1938; text from 25 June 1924 entitled 'George D. Pyper as a friend' [author unidentified]; letter of 22 Jan. 1943 from the Council of the Twelve to George's daughter, Retta Shepherd, signed by Albert E. Bowen; introduction by Mary Young Burton of George D. Pyper and John D. Spencer at an event of January 1940; text entitled "George D. Pyper, an appreciation," signed by members of the Browsers Club, undated but from 1943 following his death; text of a verse entitled "Tribute," a song honoring George D. Pyper (undated); text of a poem to George D. Pyper by Christie Lund Cole of Spokane, Washington; and a letter of 30 July 1941 to Christie L. Cole from Pyper as Associate editor of the Instructor.
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1930s-1940s |
| 1 | 17 | Emmaretta Smith Whitney Pyper, Correspondence and Biographical Information
This folder includes letters to George D. Pyper following death of his wife, 1929. Set of 13 letters and telegrams to George D. Pyper following the death of his wife, Emmaretta, along with text of an obituary, draft of the program for the funeral, and a news article about the funeral.
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1929 |
| 1 | 18 |
Wedding Invitation and News Clipping
Invitation card to the wedding of George D. Pyper and Emma Whitney, 24 September 1883; and a newspaper article about the wedding, which was performed by LDS President Joseph F. Smith.
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1883 |
| 1 | 19-20 | Invitations and Event Programs |
1893-1942 |
| 2 | 1 | American Land and Irrigation Exposition, Opening Invitation |
1911 |
| 2 | 2-4 | Salt Lake Rotary Club
Included are correspondence, poetry, editions of, and notes.
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1927-1934; 1943 |
| 2 | 5 | Hot Air Club, Annual Clam Bake Programs |
1923-1924; 1926 |
| 2 | 6 | Deseret Sunday School, News Clippings |
1930s-1940s |
| 2 | 7 | Income Tax Return Worksheet |
1918 |
| 2 | 8-9 | Certificates
These concern Pyper's activities in the LDS Church and Utah communities. Some correspondence is also included.
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1881-1898 |
| 2 | 10 | Membership Cards for Salt Lake Clubs and Organizations |
1902-1942 |
| 2 | 11 | Record of Marriages Performed by Pyper |
1883-1887 |
| 2 | 12 | Passport |
1937 |
| 2 | 13 | House Mortgage |
1922 |
| 2 | 14 | Evan Stephen's Estate Agreement |
1931 |
| 2 | 15 | Trip to Europe
This folder houses correspondence and food menus.
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1937 |
| 2 | 16-17 | Mining Deeds |
1870s; 1915; 1917; 1926 |
| 2 | 18 | Lion House History, Notes |
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| 2 | 19 | Accounts of Administration to the Sick |
1888; 1891 |
| 3 | 1 | "India," Draft |
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| 3 | 2-3 | Poetry Collected by Pyper |
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| 3 | 4 | Articles Written by Pyper |
1930s-1940s |
| 3 | 5-6 | News Articles Concerning Pyper |
1930s-1940s |
| 3 | 7 | Miscellaneous |
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| 4 | Talks and Sermons |
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| 5 | Talks and Sermons |
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| 6 | 1-2 | Diaries
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1886-1892 |
| Volume | |||
| 6 | 1 | Diary
George D. Pyper missionary diary, 1896-1897. Book containing George D. Pyper missionary diary, commenced June 12, 1896. Includes maps, newspaper articles, announcements of his public presentations with his companion, B. H. Roberts. They visited Kansas City, Saint Louis (where he heard William Jennings Bryan lecture), Cincinnati, Philadelphia, New York, and elsewhere. The last entries are from April of 1897, when he arrived in Tennessee to be in charge of Utah's exhibit at the Tennessee centennial. Also includes an obituary for his uncle, James M. Pyper, who died on 20 March 1897.
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1896-1897 |
| Folder | |||
| 6 | 3-6 | Day Books
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1880s-1890s; 1942 |
| 7 | Scrapbook
This scrapbook contains news clippings concerning performances and performers at the Salt Lake Theater, federal and state politics, the LDS Church, arrests of various individuals in Utah for unlawful or immoral acts, minorities in the United States, and musical events. Many of the articles regarding crime involved Pyper as judge or an interested party. Also included are two posters announcing Utah's Territorial Fair in 1894.
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1880s-1920s | |
Scrapbook
This scrapbook was found in a disassembled state. Because there did not seem to be an original order, like materials have been grouped together.
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1890s-1915 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 8 | 1 | Invitations |
1888-1906 |
| 8 | 2 | Event and Membership Passes |
1891-1908 |
| 8 | 3-15 | Programs and Cast Lists
These materials are for theater, music, and dance in Salt Lake City and other United States cities. Programs for the Barnum & Bailey Circus and other events are also included. One original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. A photocopied version is available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
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1888-1916 |
| 8 | 16-17 | Panama-Pacific International Exposition
Included are invitations, passes, programs, and a "Horticulture Day" ribbon.
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1915 |
| 8 | 18 | News Clippings Concerning Theater and Dance Productions |
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Pyper Family |
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| 9 | 1-10 | Correspondence |
1853-1918; 1930 |
| 9 | 11 | Alexander Pyper, Certificates |
1876-1881 |
| 9 | 12-15 | Christina Dollinger Pyper
These folders include a patriarchal blessing, diary entries concerning Nauvoo, and condolence letters concerning Christiana Pyper's death.
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1859-1919; 1925 |
| 9 | 16 | Bills and Receipts |
1882; 1891-1896; 1902 |
| 9 | 17 | Patriarchal Blessings
These are for Robert Campbell, Alricous H. Patterson, and Christiana Pyper.
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1888-1889 |
| 9 | 18 | Notes |
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Theater MaterialsReturn to Top
This series focuses on the Salt Lake Theater but also includes materials pertaining to Maude Adams, the Salt Lake Dramatic Association, the Salt Lake Opera Company, and theaters and performers throughout the United States. Boxes 13-58 contain programs, scripts, or prompt books that are arranged alphabetically. Some are also signed by actress Julia Dean Hayne, including scripts for (1849) located in box 17, folders 5-7. Box 60, folders 3-4 contain testimonials to Pyper by those who attended the first dramatic performance in the theater. Many of these were used in Pyper's book, (1928). Correspondence, notes, and drafts of this book are in box 59, folders 8-12. News clippings concerning the destruction of the Salt Lake Theater are located in box 60, folder 15. Information on Maude Adams's performances is in box 62. Folder 6 of that box contains a publication concerning her role as the first Peter Pan. Programs, news clippings, and pictures of other famous actors, actresses, and theaters in the United States are listed alphabetically in boxes 67-68.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Salt Lake Theater |
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| 10 | Correspondence
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1873-1941 | |
| 11 | Financial Information |
circa 1867-1928 | |
| Box | Folder | ||
| 11 | 1 | Receipt for "Special Tax" |
circa 1867 |
| 11 | 2 | Checks and Check Stubs |
1928 June-September |
| 11 | 3-6 | Bills and Statements |
1875; 1891; 1912-1913 |
| 11 | 7-15 | Checks |
1873-1875 |
| 12 | Record Books |
1901-1905; 1920-1928 | |
| Box | Folder | ||
| 12 | 1-2 | Account Books |
1901-1905 |
| 12 | 3 | Record of Engagements |
1920-1928 |
| 13 | Programs
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1856-1901 | |
| 14 | Programs |
1901-1926 | |
| 15 | Programs |
1900-1930s | |
| Box | Folder | ||
| 15 | 1-7 | Programs |
1920s-1930s |
| 15 | 8-11 | Motion Picture Programs |
1900-1901; 1926 |
| 15 | 12 | German Grand Opera Company Program |
1929-1930 |
| 15 | 13-17 | Dance Programs |
1910-1920s |
| oversize-box | |||
| 16 | Programs |
1865; 1877; 1888-1890; 1908 | |
Play Scripts |
1849; 1899; 1902 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 17 | 1 |
Arbaces
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| 17 | 2 |
Beatrice
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| 17 | 3 |
The Black Tulip
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1899 |
| 17 | 4 |
Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines
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1902 |
| 17 | 5-7 |
Lucretia Borgia
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1849 |
| 17 | 8 |
Madam Butterfly
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| 17 | 9 |
Ought We to Tell Him?
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| 17 | 10 |
An Unequal Match
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| 18 | Prompt Books, A-Bia |
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| 19 | Prompt Books, Bia-Cas |
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| 20 | Prompt Books, Cha-Cin |
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| 21 | Prompt Books, Civ-Cou |
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| 22 | Prompt Books, Cri-Dec |
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| 23 | Prompt Books, Dec-Eas |
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| 24 | Prompt Books, Eas-Ern |
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| 25 | Prompt Books, Eus-Fet |
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| 26 | Prompt Books, Fet-Fro |
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| 27 | Prompt Books, Fro-Gre |
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| 28 | Prompt Books, Gre-Ham |
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| 29 | Prompt Books, Han-Hem |
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| 30 | Prompt Books, Hen-Hon |
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| 31 | Prompt Books, Hop-Hun |
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| 32 | Prompt Books, Hun-Ion |
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| 33 | Prompt Books, Ion-Jac |
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| 34 | Prompt Books, Jac-Lau |
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| 35 | Prompt Books, Lav-Lon |
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| 36 | Prompt Books, Lon-Luc |
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| 37 | Prompt Books, Luc-Mar |
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| 38 | Prompt Books, Mar-Mas |
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| 39 | Prompt Books, Mer-Mol |
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| 40 | Prompt Books, Mol-My |
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| 41 | Prompt Books, My |
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| 42 | Prompt Books, Nai-Not |
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| 43 | Prompt Books, Not-Nym |
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| 44 | Prompt Books, O |
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| 45 | Prompt Books, P-Pho |
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| 46 | Prompt Books, Pil-Pri |
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| 47 | Prompt Books, Pri-Q |
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| 48 | Prompt Books, Raf-Ric |
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| 49 | Prompt Books, Ric-Ros |
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| 50 | Prompt Books, Ros-Shi |
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| 51 | Prompt Books, Shi-Sta |
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| 52 | Prompt Books, Ste-Syb |
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| 53 | Prompt Books, Ted-Tim |
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| 54 | Prompt Books, Tim-Und |
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| 55 | Prompt Books, Une-Wai |
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| 56 | Prompt Books, Wai-Whi |
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| 57 | Prompt Books, Whi-Wom |
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| 58 | Prompt Books, Wom-Wy |
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| 59 | 1 | Salt Lake Theater History
An original news clipping has been removed and placed in Reserve. A photocopied version is available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
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circa 1915 |
| 59 | 2 |
Rules and Regulations
Two documents related to the operation of the Salt Lake Theatre, one with general rules and regulations, the other with rules specifically for members of the theater's orchestra. The rules for orchestra has been removed and placed in Reserve. A photocopied version is available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
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| 59 | 3 |
Building Structure
Three documents related to the Salt Lake Theatre, including a letter dated 2 March 1912 from Hyrum Folsom to the managers of the Salt Lake Theatre with history on the development of the theatre; a letter dated 10 October 1927 from Don C. Young and Hamm Hansen, architects, on the conditions of the building; and a certificate of survey dated 25 August 1902, signed by L. C. Kelsey, City Engineer, with a plat map of the location of the theater building.
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1902; 1912; 1927 |
| 59 | 4 |
Theater Memorial Tablet, Correspondence
Set of documents related to the Salt Lake Theatre, including a Handwritten text of a speech at the 1940 dedication of a historical plaque for the Salt Lake Theatre, recapping the theater's history (23 pages, page 22 missing, probably written by George D. Pyper); telegram dated 14 Nov. 1928 from Ada Russell to Mrs. George Pyper about plans for the marker; a letter dated 12 Dec. 1928 from Frederick H. Reid of Denver, President of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company to the Theatre Memorial Tablet Committee in Salt Lake City; letter of 25 June 1929 from Ada Dwyer Russell (chair of the Theatre Memorial Tablet Committee) to Mahonri M. Young regarding design of the historical tablet; and three letters dated 25 Sept. 1930, 16 Oct. 1930, and 31 Oct. 1930 from the General Bronze Corporation in Chicago to George D. Pyper about the historical marker project, and Pyper's reply of 1 Dec. 1930.
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1928-1930 |
| 59 | 5 |
Plaque Dedication
Set of 23 letters, articles, and papers related to the dedication of the Salt Lake Theatre memorial fund drive. Includes: 14 letters of late September, 1940, from George D. Pyper to various participants in the dedication ceremony; letter of 27 Sept. 1940 from LDS President Heber J. Grant to Pyper; letter of 1 Oct. 1940 from Ethel Macdonald, City Recorder, about the Salt Lake City board of commissioners granting petition relating to the dedication ceremony; letter of 2 Oct. 1940 from Ethel Macdonald, City Recorder, about the Board accepting invitation to attend the dedication; transcript of a letter of 30 Sept. 1940 from Mahonri Young, designer of the memorial plaque, explaining the meaning of the figures shown on the plaque; telegram of 1 Oct. 1940 from Frederick H. Reid sending regrets re not attending the ceremony; copy of the August 1940 issue of "I.T." by the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company, with picture of the Salt Lake Theatre on the cover and an article about Salt Lake City and an article about the Salt Lake Theatre by George Pyper; mimeographed program for the dedication ceremony held on 4 Oct. 1940; and copies of two articles, one from the May 11, 1940, issue of the Deseret News about the plaque, the other about fund drive by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers to raise a Pioneer Memorial building on Capitol Hill that would be a replica of the old Salt Lake Theatre.
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1940 |
| 59 | 6 |
Salt Lake Theater Corporation Deeds
Set of 3 documents related to the Salt Lake Theatre, including: Document dated 8 May 1872 of Joseph A. Young conferring power of attorney upon LeGrand Young; an indenture dated 25 August 1873 between Le Grand Young and the Salt Lake Theatre Corporation, selling the land for the theater building; a similar deed dated 25 August 1873 between Joseph A. Young and the Salt Lake Theatre Corporation, selling land for the theater building.
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1872-1873 |
| 59 | 7 | Festival at Brigham Young University, Program Script and Correspondence |
1937-1938 |
| 59 | 8-12 |
Romance of an Old Playhouse, by George D. Pyper
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1905; 1927-1942 |
| 59 | 13 |
The Drama in Utah, The Story of the Salt Lake Theater, by Horace G. Whitney |
1951 |
| 59 | 14-16 |
The Theater
Select volumes from 1907-1909 and 1912 are contained in these folders.
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| 60 | 1-2 | Contracts and Agreements
These are mainly between the Salt Lake Theater and the Salt Lake Dramatic Association.
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1873-1928 |
| 60 | 3-4 | Testimonials
Brief histories, written in response to an advertisement Pyper placed in the Deseret News, by those who attended the first dramatic performance in the Salt Lake Theater are in these folders.
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1912 |
| 60 | 5 | Viola Prall Gillette, Magazine Articles |
1902; 1905 |
| 60 | 6 | Harry Horsley, Biography |
1917 |
| 60 | 7 | Lists of Actors/Actresses, Guarantors, and Managers |
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| 60 | 8-9 | Lists of Plays Performed in the Salt Lake Theater |
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| 60 | 10 | Record of Performances from 1862 to 1902 Compiled by H.L.A. Culmer |
1862; 1902 |
| 60 | 11 | Dates of Performances from 1863-1900 |
1863; 1900 |
| 60 | 12 | Stationery Samples |
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| 60 | 13-19 | News Clippings
Included is information on the Salt Lake Theater's history; its managers and actors/actresses; its destruction; and its affiliation with the Salt Lake Opera Company.
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1891-1960 |
| 60 | 20 | Miscellaneous
Salt Lake Theatre tickets have been removed and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
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| 61 | Scrapbook |
1900-1901 | |
Maude Adams |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 62 | 1 | Correspondence |
1928; 1930; 1945 |
| 62 | 2 |
The Maude Adams Book
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1909 |
| 62 | 3 |
Maude Adams Acting Edition of Romeo and Juliet
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1899 |
| 62 | 4 |
Maude Adams in L'Aiglon
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1900 |
| 62 | 5 |
Maude Adams in the Little Minister
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1899 |
| 62 | 6 |
Maude Adams in Peter Pan
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1906 |
| 62 | 7 |
Maude Adams in Chantecler
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1911 |
| 62 | 8 | Contract between Adams and the Salt Lake Theater |
1904 May |
| 62 | 9 | Invitation
This invitation concerns Adams's induction into the Pioneer State Theater Hall of Fame.
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1975 |
| 62 | 10 | Speeches by Pyper about Maude Adams. |
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| 62 | 11-12 | News Clippings
The clippings focus on Adams's acting career and her association with the Salt Lake Theater. Also included is information on Julia Dean Hayne's acting career.
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1904-1916 |
| Box | |||
| 63 | Index of Players, Plays, and Play Dates for the Deseret Dramatic Association, the Walker Opera House, and the Salt Lake Theater |
1860s-1890s; 1901-1902 | |
Salt Lake Dramatic Association |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 64 | 1 | Board of Directors Meeting Minutes |
1879-1928 |
| 64 | 2 | Capital Stock Tax Return |
1917-1928 |
| 64 | 3 | Stocks
Included are lists of stockholders and shares.
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1928 |
| 64 | 4 | Checks and Checkbook |
1927-1930 |
| 64 | 5 | Financial Reports |
1917; 1926-1928 |
| 64 | 6-11 | Account Book |
1899-1910; 1912 |
Salt Lake Dramatic Association and Salt Lake Opera Company |
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| Box | Volume | ||
| 65 | 1-2 | Salt Lake Dramatic Association Cash Book and Engagement Record |
1889-1904; 1924-1929 |
| 65 | 3 | Salt Lake Opera Company Record Book |
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Salt Lake Opera Company |
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| Box | Volume | ||
| 66 | 1-2 | Salt Lake Dramatic Association Cash Book and Engagement Record |
1889-1904; 1924-1929 |
| 66 | 3 | Salt Lake Opera Company Record Book |
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| Folder | |||
| 66 | 1-3 |
Robin Hood
These folders hold a record book, financial information, and a news clipping concerning this production.
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1907-1912 |
| 66 | 4 | List of Members |
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| 66 | 5 | News Clippings |
1907; 1912 |
General Theater File, Programs |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 67 | 1 | Amphi Theater |
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| 67 | 2 | Casino Theater |
1920 |
| 67 | 3 | Central Theater |
1912 |
| 67 | 4 | Chicago Opera House |
1893 |
| 67 | 5 | Colonial Theater |
1912-1913 |
| 67 | 6 | Empress Theater |
1912-1913 |
| 67 | 7 | Hippodrome Theater |
1920 and 1922 |
| 67 | 8 | Hooley's Theater |
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| 67 | 9 | Loew's Theater |
1920 |
| 67 | 10 | Lyceum Theater
This folder also includes a history of the theater and a poem written for the final performance at the theater.
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1902 |
| 67 | 11 | McVicker's Theater |
1893 |
| 67 | 12-13 | New York Theater
This folder also includes a souvenir program for the second annual Festival of the Friars.
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1873-1890s; 1909 |
| 67 | 14 | Orpheum Theater |
1913; 1917 |
| 67 | 15 | Pantages Theater |
1912; 1921 |
| 67 | 16 | Philadelphia Theaters |
1850-1851; 1887-1888 |
| 67 | 17 | Proctor's Theater |
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| 67 | 18 | Utah Theater |
1913 |
| 67 | 19-20 | Wilkes Theater |
1917 |
| 67 | 21 |
The Diamond Master, by Jacques Futrelle, Adapted by Robert F. Roden |
circa 1915 |
| 67 | 22 |
Madam Butterfly
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| 67 | 23 |
The Mikado
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| 67 | 24 |
The Spectre Bridegroom
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| 67 | 25 | Miscellaneous |
1869-1913; 1931 |
General Theater File |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 68 | 1-3 | The Marcus Show, Correspondence and News Clippings |
1934 |
| 68 | 4 | Julia Marlowe, News Clipping |
1926 |
| 68 | 5 | Edward Sothern, Picture Booklet of Role Plays |
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| 68 | 6-7 | Newsprint Pictures of Actors and Actresses |
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| 68 | 8 |
The Marie Burrough's Art Portfolio of Stage Celebrities
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1894 |
| 68 | 9 |
Complete Catalog of Royalty and Non-Royalty Productions
This publication includes an index to casts of royalty productions as well as a listing of operas, operettas, and musical comedies.
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1916 |
| 68 | 10 |
The Moving Picture Weekly, Volume 12, Number 20 |
1921 |
| 68 | 11 |
The American Dramatists Club List, Number 5 |
1899 |
| 68 | 12 | Actor's Fund of America, By-law Extracts |
1942 |
| 68 | 13 | Discourse on Morals and the Theatrical Institution by J. F. W. Ware |
1871 |
| 68 | 14-15 | Record Books
These are undated, unidentified, handwritten books containing theater addresses, production dates, and actor/actress names from various areas around the western United States.
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Music FilesReturn to Top
These files reflect Pyper's interest in music and involvement in several music groups. Materials concerning the Salt Lake Musical Arts Society, located in boxes 69-72, are arranged alphabetically by the individual or group contracted to perform. A scrapbook in box 72 contains news clippings and programs concerning those performances. Box 73, folder 5, includes sketches of various music organizations. Folders 8-12 of the same box contain information on individual musicians such as Emma Lucy Gates, Susa Young Gates, H. E. Giles, and John J. McClellan. Speeches by Pyper on music are in box 74, folders 1-3. Music scores by Evan Stephens, a conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, are in box 75, folders 1-6. Music scores and a director's script for Pyper's production, "The Message of the Ages" are located in box 76, folders 3-5. Some writings on Hindu music appreciation are located in folder 5 of box 79. Music speeches and scores by Pyper are found in box 80, folders 1-3.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Salt Lake Musical Arts Society |
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| 69 | 1 | Frances Alda |
1921 |
| 69 | 2-3 | Barrere's Little Symphony |
1925-1928 |
| 69 | 4 | Edwin Booth |
1881; 1887 |
| 69 | 5 | Emma Calve |
1922-1923 |
| 69 | 6 | Pablo Cassals |
1919 |
| 69 | 7 | Mario Chanilee |
1926 |
| 69 | 8 | Mischa Ellman |
1918 |
| 69 | 9 | The English Singers |
1927-1928 |
| 69 | 10 | Florentine Choir |
1927 |
| 69 | 11 | Ignaz Friedman |
1927 |
| 69 | 12 | Gabrilowitsch |
1927 |
| 69 | 13-15 | Galli-Curci |
1922; 1926; 1929 |
| 69 | 16 | Mary Garden |
1923 |
| 69 | 17 | Lucy Gates and the Trio de Lutece |
1919 |
| 69 | 18 | Percy Grainger |
1920 |
| 69 | 19 | Louis Graveure |
1916 |
| 69 | 20 | Charles Hackett |
1922 |
| 69 | 21 | Roland Hayes |
1928-1929 |
| 69 | 22 | Jascha Heifetz |
1924 |
| 69 | 23 | Shuman Heinke |
1922 |
| 69 | 24 | Josef Hofmann |
1930 |
| 69 | 25 | Vladimir Horowitz |
1931 |
| 69 | 26 | Hans Kindler |
1928 |
| 69 | 27 | Kochanski |
1926 |
| 69 | 28-29 | Fritz Kreisler |
1917; 1922 |
| 69 | 30 | Harry Lauder |
1929 |
| 69 | 31 | Liebeslieder Ensemble |
1930-1931 |
| 69 | 32 | London String Quartet |
1922 |
| 69 | 33 | Guy Maier and Lee Pattison |
1928 |
| 69 | 34 | Richard Mansfield |
1903 |
| 69 | 35 | Margaret Matzenauer |
1922 |
| 70 | 1 | John McCormack |
1931 |
| 70 | 2 | Melba Concert Co. |
1904-1905 |
| 70 | 3 | New York String Quartet |
1927 |
| 70 | 4-5 | Ignance Paderekski |
1925-1926; 1931 |
| 70 | 6 | Kathleen Parlow |
1921 |
| 70 | 7 | May Peterson |
1919 |
| 70 | 8 | Rosa Ponselle |
1927 |
| 70 | 9 | Rachmaninoff |
1923 |
| 70 | 10-13 | Will Rogers
Correspondence is also included.
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1928 |
| 70 | 14 | Roth Quartet |
1930 |
| 70 | 15 | Russian Symphonic Choir |
1928 |
| 70 | 16 | Alberto Salvi |
1921 |
| 70 | 17 | Tito Schipa |
1929 |
| 70 | 18 | Ernestine Schumann-Heink |
1924 |
| 70 | 19 | Henri Scott |
1919 |
| 70 | 20 | Albert Shepherd |
1930 |
| 70 | 21-26 | Sousa's Band |
1904; 1921; 1923; 1926-1927 |
| 71 | 1 | Lawrence Strauss |
1926 |
| 71 | 2 | Marie Sundelius |
1921 |
| 71 | 3 | Marion Talley |
1927 |
| 71 | 4-5 | Lawrence Tibbett |
1927; 1930 |
| 71 | 6 | John Charles Thomas |
1930 |
| 71 | 7 | Werrenrath |
1922 |
| 71 | 8-9 | Alma Gluck and Efrem Zimbalist |
1921-1922; 1925 |
| 71 | 10 | Miscellaneous |
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| 72 | Musical Arts Society, Scrapbook |
1930-1931 | |
Music and Musicians in Utah |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 73 | 1-4 | Salt Lake Symphony Orchestra
Correspondence, notes, meeting minutes, donations, and news clippings are in these folders.
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1904-1911; 1940s |
| 73 | 5 | Salt Lake Musical Organizations
Included are notes, correspondence, financial information, and sketches about organizations such as the Salt Lake Philharmonic Orchestra, the Olsen Orchestra, the Salt Lake Theater Orchestra, the Hauerbach Band and others.
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1916-1941 |
| 73 | 6 | George Careless, Letter and Program |
1907; 1921 |
| 73 | 7 | Emma Lucy Gates
News clippings, broadsides, and programs are in this folder.
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1925-1926; 1948 |
| 73 | 8 | Susa Young Gates
Included is a small card with a picture of Gates on one side and the Lion House as it appeared in 1856 on the other. There is also a typescript, supposedly by Gates, on the nature and origin of LDS hymns.
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| 73 | 9 | H. E. Giles
This folder contains a letter and a collection of eight anthems from the oratorio "The Plan of Salvation," composed and arranged by Giles.
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1925 |
| 73 | 10-12 | John J. McClellan
Correspondence, testimonial receipts, concert programs and newsletters are included.
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1893; 1904; 1923-1925; 1930 |
| 73 | 13 | "Utah Music and Musicians," Salt Lake Tribune |
1938 January 23 |
| 73 | 14-20 | Salt Lake City Music Programs and Broadsides |
1856-1942 |
| 74 | 1-3 | Music Speeches by George D. Pyper |
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| 74 | 4 | Sheet Music Written by Pyper and Hugh Dougall
Music for "My Prayer," "I Think of Thee," and "Sweetheart, I'm Waiting" are included.
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1941 |
| 74 | 5 | Salt Lake Tabernacle Book of Prices and Musical Performances
This does not include performances by the Tabernacle Choir.
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1904-1931 |
| 74 | 6 | Notebook Containing Names of Individual and Company Performers |
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Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Evan Stephens |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 75 | 1 |
The Song Garland, A Second Reader of Vocal Music, by Evan Stephens |
circa 1897 |
| 75 | 2 |
The School and Primary Songster, by Evan Stephens |
1889 |
| 75 | 3 |
The Vision, by Evan Stephens |
1920 |
| 75 | 4 |
The Martyrs, by Evan Stephens |
1921 |
| 75 | 5 |
The Vision and The Martyrs, Compiled Edition |
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| 75 | 6 | Brief Compositions by Evan Stephens |
1930s |
| 75 | 7 | News Clippings
These concern Stephens's death and the history of the LDS Church, with the focus being on Joseph Smith.
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1898; 1933; 1939 |
Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Centennial Celebration |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 76 | 1-6 | "The Message of the Ages, A Sacred Pageant"
These folders contain a program, announcements to pageant members, a director's script and conductor's score, and a news clipping.
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1930 |
| 76 | 7 |
One Hundred Years, Centennial Celebration Booklet |
1930 |
| 76 | 8 | "The Message of the Ages, A Sacred Pageant," Program |
1947 |
Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Tours |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 77 | 1-10 | Correspondence
One original letter has been removed from folder 7 and placed in Reserve. A photocopied version is available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
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1911 March-November |
| 77 | 11 | Expenses of George E. Carpenter |
1911 |
| 77 | 12 | Expense Report to Executive Committee |
1911 |
| 77 | 13 | Guide to Harmanus Bleecker Hall for 1910-1911 Season |
1910-1911 |
| 77 | 14-15 | Programs |
1911 |
| 77 | 16-17 | Itineraries and Train Schedules |
1911 |
| 77 | 18 | Address Book |
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| 77 | 19 | News Clippings |
1911 |
| 77 | 20 | "Six Thousand Miles with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir" |
1912 |
| 77 | 21 | California Tour, Itinerary |
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| 77 | 22 | News Clippings |
1930s |
| 77 | 23 | Miscellaneous
Six original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
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1930s |
| oversize-box | |||
| 78 | Tour Scrapbook |
1911 | |
Musical Scores and Compilations |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 79 | 1 |
El Capitan, Book by Charles Klein, Music by John Philip Sousa |
1896 |
| 79 | 2 | Four-part Songs for Women's Voices, List |
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| 79 | 3 | Frederick Chopin Works for the Pianoforte, Ballades Revised and Fingered by Raphael Joseffy |
1916 |
| 79 | 4 |
Galaxy of Song
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1883 |
| 79 | 5 | Hindu Music Appreciation
This folder includes writings on the background of Hindu music and Hinduism, as well as information on Hindu music groups, such as Shankar and his company of dancers.
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1933 |
| 79 | 6 |
How to Compose Music, by Julius Vogler |
1910 |
| 79 | 7 | "Maid of the West" |
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| 79 | 8 | "O'er Hill and Dale," by Ethelbert Nevin |
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| 79 | 9 | "Old Vienna" Musical Program |
1893 |
| 79 | 10 | "Poetic Tone-Pictures for Pianoforte," by Grieg |
1899 |
| 79 | 11 |
Rubenstein Pianoforte Album, Volume 1 |
1896 |
| 79 | 12 |
Said Pasha, Music by Richard Stahl |
1888 |
| 79 | 13 |
Twelve Brilliant and Melodious Studies for the Piano, by Fr. Burgmuler |
1903 |
| 79 | 14 | "Victor Herbert and his Orchestra, A Brief Summary of His Career as Composer and Conductor" |
1910 |
| 79 | 15 | "The Waiting Time" |
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| 80 | 1 | Chauncey Olcott's Song Successes in His New Production,The Isle of Dreams
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| 80 | 2 | Compositions for Pianoforte by Edvard Grieg |
1902 |
| 80 | 3 | "Deep in My Beloved Heart, Beloved," Poem by Addison Madeira, Music by Chas. L. Johnson |
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| 80 | 4 | "A Dream," by J. C. Bartlett |
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| 80 | 5 | "Gavotte von Gluck," by Johannes Brahms |
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| 80 | 6 | "I Remember You," Words by Vincent Bryan, Music by Harry von-Tilzer |
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| 80 | 7 | "Madcap Marjorie," by Frederick Norton |
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| 80 | 8 | Modern Classic Composers |
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| 80 | 9 | Selected Compositions for the Piano by Modern Masters |
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| 80 | 10 | "Some Day When You Are Mine,"> Words by Fred G. Rover, Music by Geoffrey O'Hara |
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| 80 | 11 | "That's What the Rose Said to Me," Music by Leo Edwards, Lyric by B. F. Barnett |
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| 80 | 12 | "Walzer-Intermezzo," Text by Victor Leon and Leo Stein, Music by Franz Lehar |
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| 80 | 13 | "What's the Use of Dreaming," by Joseph E. Howard |
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Religious, Civic, and General DocumentsReturn to Top
This series consists of documents relating to the LDS Church, Pyper's involvement in the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, and his collection of miscellaneous items. Many of the LDS materials concern past prophets or prominent members, including Heber J. Grant, Brigham Young, Orson Pratt, Wilford Woodruff, and Joseph Smith, Jr. These materials are in box 81, folders 1-13. Folder 11 includes information concerning the motion picture, News clippings and postcards regarding Joseph Smith's history are in folders 15-16 and 19. Pyper's commission certificate, as well as correspondence, a booth register, and other documents for the Tennessee Exposition are in box 82. Miscellaneous items, including King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's coronation program and news clippings in folders 6-7, some 1895 Salt Lake election tickets listing Brigham Young as candidate for governor in folder 16, and writings on sericulture in folders 24-28, are included in box 83.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 81 | 1-9 | Heber J. Grant
Included are birthday programs, "Treasures I Would Share" by Heber J. Grant, a Christmas card, Arizona Temple dedication passes, and booklets signed by Grant and given to Pyper and others as gifts.
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1900-1940 |
| 81 | 10-11 | Brigham Young
Included is a newsprint picture of Brigham Young, "said to be the earliest picture of the President," as well as news clippings and a program concerning a motion picture.
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1940 |
| 81 | 12 | Orson Pratt
Patriarchal blessings for Sarah M. and Orson Pratt, as well as Orson Pratt's genealogical information, are included. This folder contains photocopied versions for access purposes. The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
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1834; 1843 |
| 81 | 13 | Wilford Woodruff, Transcript of a Vision Received by Woodruff |
1877 |
| 81 | 14 | Marriage Ceremony Instruction Form |
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| 81 | 15-16 | Church Centennial Anniversary, News Clippings
The majority of the articles focus on the LDS Church's history, including Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon; Brigham Young and the settling of Salt Lake City; and the organization of the Relief Society, Mutual Improvement Association, and other programs. Also included are articles on LDS temples (notably the Hawaii temple) and membership growth.
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1930 |
| 81 | 17 | Pamphlets
These discuss temples, hymns, and Mormon beliefs.
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| 81 | 18 | News Clippings
Most of these concern the exodus of Mormons to the Salt Lake Valley.
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1882; 1897; 1935 |
| 81 | 19 | Postcards of Nauvoo, Illinois, and Sharon, Vermont |
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Tennessee Centennial Exposition |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 82 | 1-9 | Correspondence
Two original letters have been removed from folder 1 and placed in Reserve. Two original letters have been removed from folder 3 and placed in Reserve. One original letter has been removed from folder 4 and placed in Reserve. One original letter has been removed from folder 5 and placed in Reserve. Four original letters have been removed from folder 6 and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
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1897 |
| 82 | 10 | Utah Booth Register
This is a record of those who visited the Utah booth at the exposition.
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1897 |
| 82 | 11 | Premium List of the Agricultural Department |
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| 82 | 12 | Commission Membership Certificate
This was Pyper's official appointment to the centennial commission.
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1897 |
| 82 | 13 | Miscellaneous
Included are stationery for various companies, notes, and a ground plan for the agricultural building at the exposition.
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1897 |
Subject Files |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 83 | 1-2 | World's Columbian Exposition Programs and Official Catalog
Two original passes have been removed from folder 2 and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
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1893 |
| 83 | 3 |
Manhattan Beach Programme
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| 83 | 4 |
Evans Evans Conducted Tours Programme
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1937 |
| 83 | 5 |
Description of the Regalia of Scotland, by Sir Walter Scott |
circa 1909 |
| 83 | 6-7 | King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Coronation Program and News Clippings |
1937 |
| 83 | 8 |
The Instructor, Volume 69, Number 2 |
1934 |
| 83 | 9 | "Singing Tree," by Kathleen Bagley Nelson |
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| 83 | 10 |
Paradise of the Pacific
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1931 December |
| 83 | 11 | "Robert Heller in Great Salt Lake City, Utah" |
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| 83 | 12 |
The Beacon, Volume 1, Number 3 |
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| 83 | 13 | Salt Lake City Parade Program, Photocopy |
1869 July 24 |
| 83 | 14 | Deseret Territorial Currency
This folder contains a photocopied version for access purposes. The original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
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1858 |
| 83 | 15 | Salt Lake City Municipal Government Roster, Rules, and Minutes |
1869; 1884-1885 |
| 83 | 16 | Salt Lake City Municipal Election Tickets
These list Brigham Young as candidate for governor circa 1865 and George D. Pyper as candidate for treasurer in 1895.
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1865; 1895 |
| 83 | 17 | Salt Lake City Official Amusement Guide |
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| 83 | 18 | Open House Reception Program for the Board of Education's New Administration Building |
1939 |
| 83 | 19 | Postcards Depicting Early Salt Lake City Buildings |
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| 83 | 20 |
Souvenir Album of Lookout Mountain Chickamuga and Chattanooga National Military Park
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| 83 | 21 | Handbook of Rochester, New York |
1911 |
| 83 | 22 | Albany, New York, Pocket Map |
1910 |
| 83 | 23 | Des Moines Map and Guide Book |
1910 |
| 83 | 24 | "The Story of a Silkworm," Improvement Era, Volume 38, Number 11 |
1935 |
| 83 | 25 |
Silk Culture, A Treatise on the Silkworm and its Habits, Edited by S. Katogi |
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| 83 | 26 | Utah Silk Association Certificate
This folder contains a photocopied version for access purposes. The original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
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1882 |
| 83 | 27 |
Sericulture: Instruction in the Art of Producing Silk
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1897 |
| 83 | 28 | News Clipping on Sericulture |
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| 83 | 29 | Event Passes
Included are passes for the LDS Salt Lake Temple dedication, the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, and Woodrow Wilson's presidential reception. This folder contains photocopied versions for access purposes. The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
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1893; 1909; 1919 |
Oversize |
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| oversize-box | Folder | ||
| 84 | 1 | Broadsides
These announce Gregor Piatigorsky's concert at Kingsbury Hall and the motion picture release of Beau Geste.
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circa 1930 |
| 84 | 2 | Certificates |
1901; 1909; 1926 |
| 84 | 3 | Painting Reproductions |
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| 84 | 4 |
New York Dramatic News, and New York Dramatic Mirror
|
1899; 1907 |
| 84 | 5 |
The Herald-Republican
|
1910 |
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Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint churches--Anniversaries, etc.--Drama
- Latter Day Saint churches--History--Drama
- Pageants--Utah--Salt Lake City--Utah--Salt Lake City
- Theater--Utah--Salt Lake City--Sources
- Theaters---Utah--Salt Lake City
Corporate Names
Form or Genre Terms
Finding aid created by Lisa DeMille.
2000 (last modified: 2019)
