Don C. Woodward papers, 1931-2009

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Woodwars, Don C.
Title
Don C. Woodward papers
Dates
1931-2009 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 boxes, (1.25 linear feet)
Collection Number
ACCN 2592
Summary
The Don C. Woodward papers (1931-2009) consist of documents collected by Woodward during his pusuit of writing a book about the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce.
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

Don C. Woodward wrote, Common Ground: 100 Years of the Salt Lake Chamber regarding the historical background of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce as well as the Chamber's past and present contributions to the Salt Lake community.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of research documents, mainly photographs, used to write the book Common Ground: 100 Years of the Salt Lake Chamber.

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

Documents are arranged with documents relating directly to information regarding Woodwards book, first. These documents are followed by research relating to the Salt Lake Chamber then research relating to the Salt Lake Chamber's involvement throughout the city. Final documents relate to research regarding individuals.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Don C. Woodward in 2011.

Processing Note

Processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2015.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Common Ground: 100 Years of the Salt Lake ChamberReturn to Top

This series consists of documents related to the authoring of this manuscript.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
Book publication
This folder contains correspondence regarding the initial construction of research for the book.
2002
1 2
Notes
1931-2008

ResearchReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Chamber research
Documents in this subseries consist of research of the Salt Lake Chamber itself such as documents relating to its history.
1931-2006
Box Folder
1 3
Chamber reaction to events
This folder contains documents relating to the Salt Lake Chamber's reaction to events such as the Great Depression and earthquakes.
1931-2006
1 4
Chamber of Commerce historical records
General research
1935-2009
Box Folder
2 1
Interviews
2006-2008
2 2
University of Utah research
1970-2002
2 3
Stories and publications
2000-2008
2 4
Collected periodicals
1999-2009
2 5
Copied photographs
1935-2002
2 6
Hill Airforce Base
Documents in this folder were recieved from Hill Airforce Base regarding the Salt Lake Chamber's involvement in its establishment.
2002
2 7-10
Documents received from the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Documents in this folder mainly consist of copied photographs along with some articles regarding the Salt Lake Commerce.
Development documents
Documents in this subseries relate to the Salt Lake Chamber's various community developments. Developments include athletic, educational, civic and others.
1974-2008
Box Folder
3 1
LDS downtown
2002-2007
3 2
Downtown rising
2006-2008
3 3
Transportation
2006-2007
3 4
Downtown Main Street
1974-2002
3 5
Downtown Alliance
2002-2008
3 6
Community development
Documents in this folder relate to the Salt Lake Chamber's various community involvements such as UTA, water system improvements, the Hogle Zoo, educational improvements, and Salt Lake Women's Business Center.
2002-2005
3 7
Policy promotion
Documents in this folder relate to health insurance policies and the Smoke Abatement Campaign.
1989-2008
3 8
Athletic development
Documents in this folder relate to Ski Alta, golf, judo, football, Jazz, and Olympic promotion in Salt Lake.
1989-2002
Individual profiles
1965-2007
Box Folder
3 9
Gus P. Backman
1972
3 10
Fred S. Ball
2002
3 11
Des Barker
1992
3 12
Lane Beattie
2002-2007
3 13
Harold P. Fabian
1965-1975
3 14
Larry Mankin
2001
3 15
Max E. Rich
1970-1979

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Boards of trade--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
  • Community development--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • Woodward, Don C.--Archives
  • Woodward, Don C.--Common ground

Corporate Names

  • Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce--History--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Interviews
  • Photographs