Birten Wendell Allred papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0216
Scope and Contents
The Birten Wendell Allred pamphlet (1972) is entitled "The Life of a Horse and Buggy Stage Line Operator." Allred reminiscences about operations of a horse-drawn stage line between Moab and Thompson Springs, Utah, which hauled mail, freight, and passengers from 1910-1914, later using two Rambler automobiles in conjunction with horse-drawn wagons, and extending the run to Monticello, Utah. The pamphlet includes a map and description of the routes used, rest stops, descriptions of Studebaker wagons, and remarks on passengers.
Also included in the collection is a Moab-Thompsons Stage Line fare pass and a campaign card (1912) for Birten Allred, Sr.
Also included in the collection is a Moab-Thompsons Stage Line fare pass and a campaign card (1912) for Birten Allred, Sr.
Dates
- 1912
- 1972
Creator
- Allred, B.W. (Birten Wendell), 1904- (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 Moab-Thompsons Stage Line fare pass and the campaign card (1912) for Allred 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. A photocopied access version is available for researchers.
The Moab-Thompsons Stage Line fare pass and the campaign card (1912) for Allred 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. A photocopied access version is available for researchers.
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
Birten Wendell Allred received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Utah State University. He studied plant ecology at the University of Nebraska and later worked for the United States Soil Conservation Service and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 Folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Birten Wendell Allred pamphlet (1972) is entitled "The Life of a Horse and Buggy Stage Line Operator." Allred reminiscences about operations of a horse-drawn stage line between Moab and Thompson Springs, Utah, which hauled mail, freight, and passengers from 1910-1914, later using two Rambler automobiles in conjunction with horse-drawn wagons, and extending the run to Monticello, Utah. Also included in the collection is a Moab-Thompsons Stage Line fare pass and a campaign card (1912) for Birten Allred, Sr.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0216).
Processing Information
Processed by Marlene Lewis in 1980.
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Creator
- Allred, B.W. (Birten Wendell), 1904- (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Birten Wendell Allred papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Marlene Lewis.
- Date
- 1980 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu