Richmond history papers, 1880-2009

The collection consists of 17 boxes of materials from Richmond’s history, dating from 1880 to 2009. The collection is divided into five categories: Richmond Preservation Society papers; Family and Oral Histories; Richmond and Cache Valley history; Newspaper Clippings; Ephemera and Oversize Items.

The first category (boxes 1-3) contains documentation and correspondence from the Richmond Preservation Society. These materials include census data, photographs, registration forms, proposals, surveys, and other documents pertaining to the preservation of the city's historic buildings and sites. Most of the materials in this category were already organized in the current folders by the City of Richmond prior to donation.

The second category (boxes 4-9) contains family histories, genealogical essays, family records, and oral history interviews (transcripts and tapes). Box 4 and 5 contain seven large family history books while boxes 6 and 7 contain dozens of folders organized alphabetically by last name. Boxes 8 and 9 contain oral history interview tapes (organized alphabetically by last name) that correspond with some of the oral history transcripts in box 7.

The third category (boxes 10-11) contains Richmond history essays and documents (box 10), as well as subject files that cover significant aspects and events of Richmond (box 11). The content of these boxes is organized by general subject (which is indicated by the title of each folder).

The fourth category (boxes 12-14) contains newspaper clippings from various local newspapers (mostly the Herald Journal). Box 12 contains folders of anniversaries, birthday announcements, weddings, and obituaries, all of which are organized alphabetically by last name. Boxes 13 and 14 contain articles published in the Herald Journal that pertain to Richmond or Cache Valley. These are organized chronologically by the date they were published.

The fifth category (boxes 15-17) contains ephemera from around the country, as well as a few oversize items. The ephemera have little to do with Richmond, but belonged to a Richmond resident, Ariel Benson. Box 15 is full of ephemera from around the United States, organized in alphabetical order by location. Box 16 contains various items about World War II and scouting jamborees. Box 17 has a few posters from Black and White Days festivals and a few folders that are organized by subjects such as maps, family trees, and newspaper clippings.