George W. Reed papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0184

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The George W. Reed papers (1846-1909) contain correspondence, account books, receipts, advertising materials, statements, and various other papers concerning Reed, a manager of Utah's Deseret News and founder of the Salt Lake Tribune.

Dates

1846-1909

Creator

Reed, George W., 1833-1909 (Person)

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.

The original items from box 1, folders 8, 25, 26 have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.

Conditions Governing 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.

Biographical Sketch

George W. Reed was born in London, England, on 7 April 1833. He emigrated to Utah in 1862 and became manager of the Deseret News. He left that position to found the Salt Lake Tribune in 1871. Reed stayed with this paper until he sold his interest to P. H. Lannan in 1882. He married Elizabeth Tuddenham in 1866 and passed away 1 December 1909.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0184). Microfilm copies of the account books (box 2, books 1-3) are located in the Manuscripts Division microfilm case.