People

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

1: ZCMI Chief Executive Officers: Brigham Young (1868), H.B. Clawson (1869-1873, 1875-1876), William H. Hooper (1873-1875), Horace S. Eldredge (1876-1881, 1883-1888), William Jennings (1881-1883), Thomas G. Webber (1888-1919), John F. Bennett (1920-1931), Gus P. Backman (1928-1929), William L. Walker (1929-1933), R.W. Madsen (1933-1946), Harold H. Bennett (1946-1973), Oakley S. Evans (1973-1983), Joseph A. Anderson (1983-1985), Lowell M. Durham Jr. (1985-1990), Richard H. Madsen (1990- ).
2: Brigham Young
3: Portrait of Brigham Young with cane and top hat. ZCMI Brigham Young Award. Legend has it that in the early days of ZCMI, Brigham Young was taking a customary tour of the store when he noticed a "wavy" mirror. Immediately he raised his cane and smashed the mirror into a thousand pieces saying, "We don't sell that to anyone!" By so doing, he set a standard of excellence for "America's First Department Store" which continues to this day. Our replica cane represents the highest standard of quality and service.
4: H.B. Clawson
5: Lowell M. Durham Jr.
6-9: Richard H. Madsen

Dates

circa 1876-1990

Conditions Governing Access

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.