UUM_Accn1140.xml Inventory of the John McChrystal Wallace and William Ross Wallace papers Wallace (John McChrystal) and Wallace (William Ross) papers Finding aid created by Garner Wood and Heather Harkness. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

1999 (last modified: 2020)
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-02-20. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections John McChrystal Wallace and William Ross Wallace papers Wallace, John McChrystal, 1893-1989 ACCN 1140 36.10 linear feet 1880-1989 The John McChrystal Wallace and William Ross Wallace papers (1880-1989) consist of personal, financial, and business materials relating to the lives of John (1893-1989) and William (1865-1957) Wallace. English .

John McChrystal Wallace (1893-1989) was the son of William Ross and Annie McChrystal Wallace. A prominent banker and philanthropist, Wallace was also a Salt Lake City mayor and Utah senator. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1916 and received his master of business administration from Harvard Graduate School in 1921. He served with distinction as a commissioned lieutenant in World War I and later was a civilian aide to the U.S. Secretary of the Army. He was president and chairman of Walker Bank and founder of the organization that became First Interstate Bank. He was also a long-time board member of Westminster College and Western Airlines. In 1986, he was honored by Harvard for his 65 years as a entrepreneur. Wallace was a Shriner, a member of the Rotary Club, Amercian Legion, Wasatch Lodge, Chamber of Commerce, Sigma Chi Fraternity, and the Salt Lake Country Club. Among the charities that Wallace and his wife, Glenn Walker Wallace, supported were Holy Cross Hospital, Ballet West, the Utah Symphony, United Way, and the Salt Lake Homeless Shelter. In 1926, Wallace co-founded the Salt Lake Community Chest. In 1963, he was inducted into the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. In 1987, John was honored as a "United Way Exemplar," and he and Glenn were honored by the Catholic Community Service Council.

William Wallace (1865-1957) was the son of Henry and Elen Harper Wallace. He attended the University of Deseret and received a normal degree in May 1880. He went into business with his father and achieved early success. He married Annie McChrystal, a daughter of John and Sarah Ann McChrystal, on 7 March 1890. Wallace was honored many times for his devoted years of service in reclamation work, especially on irrigation and water projects. He was appointed to a committee which promoted the use of waste water by Governor William Spry in 1910. Wallace was named chairman of the Utah Water Storage Commission in 1923. He also served as a member of the Colorado River Commission and was for many years the president of the Utah Water Users Association. William also represented Utah on the board of directors of the National Reclamation Association. In 1934, he was named "First Citizen of Utah" by the Salt Lake Advertising Club. He was a member of the Olds Folks Central Committee, the Salt Lake Rotary Club, the Alta Club, and the Country Club. He received honorary doctorate degrees from the University of Utah and the Utah State Agriculture College. Wallace was active in the Democratic Party, serving as state chairman and as Democratic national committee man.

The John McChrystal Wallace and William Ross Wallace papers (1880-1989) consist of personal, financial, and business materials relating to the lives of John (1893-1989) and William (1865-1957) Wallace. Included are histories, notebooks, biographies, correspondence, writings, news clippings, business and legal documents, plaques, and materials on mining interests.

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

Gift of Walker Wallace in 1989.

Processed by Garner Wood and Heather Harkness in 1999.

Photographs have been transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (PO354).

The Manuscripts Division also holds the Glenn Walker Wallace papers (Accn 1141), the Walker Brothers Company papers (Ms 80), and the Walker family papers (Ms 463).

 Wallace, John McChrystal, 1893-1989--Archives Wallace, William R. (William Ross), 1865-1957--Archives Home and Family Correspondence Speeches (documents) Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) Certificates Personal Documents and Histories Certificates of Completion 1880-1956 1 1 "History of Henry Wallace and His Family" 1 2 Will and Estate Papers 1898-1955 1 3 Passports 1936 1948 1 4 Speeches 1933-1956 1 5 Programs 1932-1955 1 6 Notebooks and Travelogues 1895-1955 1 7-9 Personal Correspondence 1885-1888 2 1-3 Political Correspondence 1917-1942 2 4

Correspondence from Woodrow Wilson, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the embassy of the U.S.S.R. are included in this folder.

 Correspondence of Condolences 1957 2 5 Miscellaneous Correspondence 1933-1954 2 6 Newspaper Clippings 1938-1957 2 7 "John Wallace--Banker and Businessman" 2 8 "John Wallace--A Short Biography" 2 9 Various Biographical Sketches and Resumes 1970-1989 2 10 A Case Study concerning Business Experience 1986 2 11 Harvard Business School Bulletin 1986 2 12 Notebook--Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration circa 1920 2 13 Poetry by John M. Wallace 2 14 Walker Bank and Trust Co. 1951-1967 2 15

"Four Brothers and a Old Iron Safe...100 Years Ago," "An Iron Safe and Four Men," and "Banks of Early Years" are included in this folder.

 Passports and Savings Account Records 1930-1971 2 16 Memos and Speeches 1951-1981 2 17 Economical, Financial, and Miscellaneous Papers "Utah Water and Power Board" 1947-1967 3 1 Third Biennial Report of the Utah State Planning Board 1940 3 2 "Meeting of the Colorado Drainage Basin Committee;" Memorandum, 77th Congress, 1st Session, H.R. 1823 1940 3 3 Irrigation and the Conservation of the Range; Rehabilitation of the Great Plains and Water Conservation 1937 3 4 "Reconnaissance of the Community Life in Typical Mormon Irrigation Communities in Utah" 1934 3 5 Estate of William Ross Wallace Declaration of Trust 1948-1957 3 6 Miscellaneous Stock Certificates 1892-1930 3 7 Elen Harper Wallace, "Religious Poems" 1907 3 8 Dairy; Date Book; Transaction Record 1913-1931 3 9 "Official Program and Souvenir of the National Democratic Convention" 1912 3 10 Hearings-Reclamation Repayment Commission 1937-1938 4 Newspaper Clippings and Legal Documents Newspaper Clippings 1932-1989 5 1 Agreement, Supplemental Agreement, Removal of Trustee and Appointment of Successor Trustee 1934-1960 5 2 Last Will and Testament of John M. Wallace 1971-1986 5 3 Legal Papers 1987-1988 5 4 The American Society of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem 1963-1982 5 5

Correspondence, pamphlets, "A Short History--Order of St. John," and a photocopy of a photo of William R. Wallace are included in this folder.

 Masonic Order 1967-1979 5 6

"Freemasonry in Utah--Early History," pamphlets, and correspondence are included in this folder.

 Honorary Colonels Corps of Utah 1958-1984 5 7

This folder includes pamphlets, bulletins, correspondence, bylaws, booklets, and special orders.

 Public Service Records, Senator John M. Wallace Public Service Records, Utah State Senator 1933-1935 6 1 Public Service Records, Utah State Senator 1935 6 2

This folder includes legislation, correspondence, and a list of abstracts.

 Public Service Records, Utah State Senator 1932-1935 6 3

"Message of Governor Henry H. Blood," "Proposed Metropolitan Water District Act," "Nineteenth Biennial Report of the State Land Board," and "Biennial Budget" are included.

 Public Service Records, Utah State Senator 1929-1935 6 4

This folder includes Directory and Rules of the Twenty-first Session of the Legislature, "Economic and Tax Survey of Utah" by Rolland A. Vandegrift, "Second Biennial Report of the State Tax Commission of Utah," and "Data Presented by Metal Mine Operators of Utah at the Public Hearing on Mine Tax Bills."

 Public Service Records, Utah State Senator 1931-1934 6 5

Included are First Biennial Report of the State Tax Commission of Utah and State of Utah Report of the Investigating Committee of Utah Governmental Units.

 Public Service Records, Utah State Senator 1933 6 6

House Journal.

 Public Service Records, Utah State Senator 1933 6 7

Senate Journal.

 Correspondence, Business and Financial Correspondence 1950-1951 7 1-3 Correspondence 1954-1955 7 4

Included is the annual report of the country club.

 Correspondence 1955 7 5

A copy of Harvard Business School Newspaper is included.

 Correspondence 1955-1957 7 6

Included are a book list in German, Message to Shareholders, and other pamphlets.

 Correspondence 1956-1957 7 7

Pamphlets and articles are also included.

 Correspondence 1956-1983 8 1-9

Folder 1 includes pamphlets on Lake Mead and Las Vegas. Folder 8 includes contracts, agreements, leases, options and a copy of "The Bank's Relation to New Business."

 Correspondence, Business and Financial 1971-1977 9 Walker Bank and Trust Company; Redwood Investment Company Walker Bank and Trust Company 1956-1974 10 1-3 Redwood Investment Company 1961-1973 10 4 Western Air Lines Documents Western Air Lines Papers 11 1-3

Annual Reports, news releases, memos, financial documents, proxy

statements, and correspondence are included in this folder.

 Western Air Lines, Board of Director Meetings 1950-1957 11 4

Included in this folder are financial graphs and a financial report to the stockholders.

 Western Air Lines, Board of Director Meetings 1954-1955 11 5

Included in this folder are Red Man Uranium Co. documents, Uranium stock reports, and comparative balance sheets.

 Western Air Lines, Board of Directors Meeting 1958-1959 12 1

Included in this folder are news releases and comparative balance sheets.

 Western Air Lines, Board of Directors Meeting 1959-1960 12 2

This folder contains news releases, comparative balance sheets, trans-Pacific Route Case, and a statement of T. C. Drinkwater.

 Western Air Lines, Inc., Subsidiary Inland Airlines, Inc. 1951 12 3

Consolidated balance sheet, operating statement, and operating statistics are held in this folder.

 Western Air Lines, Inc., Subsidiary Inland Airlines, Inc. 1951 12 4

Consolidated balance sheet, statement of profit and loss, operating statement, and operating statistics are included in this folder.

 Western Air Lines, Inc., Subsidiary Inland Airlines, Inc. 1950-1957 12 5

Included in this folder are financial statements, balance sheets, operating statistics, and statements of profit and loss.

 Western Air Lines, Inc. 1951-1956 13 1

Included in this folder are meeting minutes--board of directors, an accountants report, a proposed retirement plan, a financial report, and revenues and expenses graphs.

 Western Air Lines, Inc. 1950-1959 13 2

Contained in this folder are a financial report, miscellaneous brochures, a copy of "Wings over the West--The Story of America's Oldest Airline," and annual reports.

 Court Documents 1954 1959 14 1

Included are copies of Brief and Exhibits of the Utah State Aeronautics Commission, Salt Lake City Corporation and the Salt Lake City Chambers of Commerce, and Direct Testimony of Utah State Aeronautics Commission, Salt Lake City Corporation, Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce.

 Brief of Western Air Lines, Inc., to the Civil Aeronautics Board 1960 14 2-3 Brief of Western Air Lines, Inc., to Examiner William J. Madden 1960 14 4 Material Submitted by Western Air Lines, Inc. at the Oral Argument Before the Civil Aeronautics Board 1960 14 5 Balance Sheets, Operating Statement and Operating Statistics 1954-1955 14 6 Business Correspondence, Press Releases 1960 14 7 Company Organization 14 8 Financial Statements 1957-1960 14 9 The Organization and Executive Personal of Western Air Lines; Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders 1955 14 10 Business Endeavors Big Delta Ranch Papers 1959-1968 15 1-2 United Park City Mines Company Papers 1957 15 3 Banner Mining Company and American Metal Climax Incorporated Papers 1963-1975 15 4-6 Arizona Ranch and Metals Company Papers 1961-1971 16

This box also contains a bound volume concerning a real estate transaction between Arizona Ranch and Metals Company and the city of Scottsdale.

 Enercor Papers 1978-1984 17

This box also contains Feasibility Studies for Alternative Fuels Production from Utah Tar Sands, Volumes 1 and 2.

 Enercor Papers 1979-1983 18 Public Service Records U.S. Treasury Victory Fund Committee 1942-1943 19 1 Army Information Digest 1954-1955 19 2 U.S. Army Advisory Committee and Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army 1954-1955 19 3-4 Navy Relief Society, State of Utah 1942 19 5 University of Utah Treasurer 1954-1957 19 6 Bonneville Knife and Folk Club 1942-1943 19 7 Correspondence Personal and Business Correspondence 1949-1957 20 Walker Bank Records Annual Reports and Miscellaneous 21 1 Annual Reports 1965-1977 21 2 Newspaper Clippings and Papers 1943-1974 21 3 Miscellaneous Bank-related Documents 1911-1959 21 4 Political Materials House and Senate 1921 1933 22 House and Senate Bills 1935 23 John M. and Glenn Wallace Miscellaneous Recognitions Certificates 24 1 News Clippings, Recognitions, Biography, Honors, Notable Mention, Tribute and Original Documents 24 2 Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem 24 3 Medal, The Supreme Council, First Sovereign Grand Commander, John Mitchell Award 1965 24 4 Military Commission, Discharge 24 5 'Testimonial Resolution" 1969 24 6 Beehive Hall of Fame 1985 24 7 Token of Appreciation from Utah Symphony 24 8 Notable Americans Award 1978-1979 24 9 Grand Cross of the Knightly Order of St. Brigitte 1967-1977 24 10 Glenn Walker Wallace's Miscellaneous Awards 1948-1983 24 11 Godiva Mining Company Documents Deseret National Statements 1917-1918 25 1-5 Stock Correspondence 25 6 Basis of Exchange of Stock 25 7 Stockholders Meetings 1901-1925 25 8-9 Expenses 1909 25 10 Contract and Lease 26 1 Garnishee 26 2 Taxes 1925-1927 26 3 Inventory 1914 1916 26 4 Assessment 1921-1929 26 5 E. W. Packard Correspondence and Map 1925 26 6 Special Stockholders Meetings 1925 26 7-8 Ore Supplements 1908-1925 26 9-11 Walker Brothers Statements 1917-1918 26 12-15 Hospital Dues from Lessees 1915 27 1 Hospital Dues from Lessees, Salary and Wage Statements 1916 27 2 Expenses and Payroll 1911-1913 27 3 Statement and Vouchers 1914 27 4 Ore Smelting Contract 1924 27 5 Lots 1913 27 6 Silver Lead Ore 1914-1916 27 7 Miscellaneous Receipts 1928 27 8 Expenses 1909-1917 28 Expenses 1918-1919 29 Expenses 1919-1925 30 Expenses 1925-1927 31 Gemini Mining Company General Documents 1909 32 General Documents 1923 33 Oversize Materials Godiva Mining Company Figures 1913-1919 34 1 Godiva Mining Company Cash Book 1908-1918 34 2 Gemini Mining Company Ledger 1920 35 Gemini Mining Company Cash Book 1920-1922 36 Scrapbook 37 Medals of St. John of Jerusalem Order 38 Certificates, Awards, and Honors 39 Plaques 1966 1988 40

This box contains John and Glenn Wallace's award of appreciation for contributions to the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, and John Wallace's award of appreciation for contributions to Air Transportation West from board of directors Western Air Lines.

 Plaques 1970 1987 41

Contained in this box are various awards of John Wallace. Included among them are the distinguished alumni award from University of Utah Alumni Association recognizing his voluntarism and philanthropy, and the 'United Way Exemplar,' from the United Way, for co-founding the Salt Lake Community Chest and being a lifelong United Way benefactor and friend.

 Plaques 42

This box contains Glenn Wallace's award of appreciation from Salt Lake Ballet Guild, John Wallace's award of appreciation for services rendered to Holy Cross Hospital as a member of the Lay Advisory Board, and the Business Man of the Year Award from the Harvard Business School Club of Utah.

 Plaques 43

This box contains an award to Glenn Wallace from Westminster College for distinguished service in supporting the school's educational mission.

 Plaques 44

This box contains an award (framed plate inscribed WB-Walker Bank and Trust Company) from First Interstate Bank of Utah to John and Glenn Wallace, and a document entitled "Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation for Service to the Bank."

 Plaques 45

This box holds John and Glenn Wallace's award from the National Jewish Hospital and Research Center, National Asthma Center, for distinguished humanitarian activities.