Bennett, Richard 5.

File — Box: 23, Folder: 6

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Scope and Contents

Business, Family and political matters are intermingled in this correspondence. The Bennett Association, Bennett Leasing, Bennett's Glass and Paint and various political matters are the main subjects of the correspondence between the Senator and his brother, Richard.

The investments, assets and tax problems of the Association and Leasing company are explained in some detail. The Political matters concern financial contributions made to various Republican candidates and indignation at the political manuvering of Congressman David King. John Mangum, attorney for the Bennett interests, son-in-law of Ernest L. Wilkenson, and republican leader is mentioned often throughout this correspondence.

January 4, 10, 11 - A menu, letters and a painted program regarding an upcoming government procurement conference to be co-sponsored by the University of Utah College of Business, S. L. Chamber of Commerce and Republican King are exchanged between Richard and Wallace Bennett. The Bennett's feel King is trying to take unfair political advantage of the situation.
March 4, 18 - Memos from Richard Bennett to the Senator mentioning possible investment to be made by Bennett Motor Co, described as a personal holding company for Bennett Ford. Bennett Ford was, at this time, operated by Richard L. Warner.
June 9 - On a previous memo of January 20 - The subject of these communications is the investment in the Almaden Winery located in Sant Clara County, California.
July 13 - The financial problems of the Valley Music Hall located in Bountiful, Utah is the subject of memos between Richard and Wallace F. Bennett. Bennett Leasing is involved in leasing seats to the complex. See also Bx 23 Fd 2.
July 22 - Senator wrote to Richard Bennett about his interest in investing in the Almaden Winery in California, two California Ranches, Las Vegas "Strip" property and, closer to home, some Salt Lake County dry farms.

Dates

1966

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