Timpanogos Club records

Collection

Identifier: MS 0369

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Scope and Contents

The Timpanogos Club records (1913-1979) contains a binder of information on the Timpanogos Club, its bylaws, membership records, bulletins and publications from 1913-1966. This binder also contains meeting announcements and a copy of the "First Quandrennial of the Timpanogos Club" for the years 1913-1916. There is also a Timpanogos Club History and review 1913-1979, containing a publication Timpanogos Club, 1913-1928, which deals with the first sixteen years of the Timpanogos Club. There is also a talk given on 22 February 1979, by Hailand Y. Hammond, about the history of the Timpanogos Club. There is a minute book, 1944-1947 and 1956, containing information on Articles of Association, bylaws, minutes of meetings, guest speakers, and list of members. Also, there are speeches from Wallace Bennett and Eastman Hatch, given to the Timpanogos Club on 25 September 1975 and 24 March 1977. There are secretarial reports, 1967-1979, written by Henry R. Pearson, the secretary-treasurer of Timpanogos Club, which deal with the Club's business. There are annual reports, 1944 and 1957-1967, giving a list of meetings, attendance, and membership. There are printed membership lists. There are special reports of business, list of speakers and subjects, and Articles of Association. The membership records, contained in this collection, cover 1913-1964.

Dates

1913-1979

Creator

Timpanogos Club (Organization)

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Biographical / Historical

The Timpanogos Club began on a winter day early in 1913. Samuel Russel and Preston Nibley sat in a McCormick Building office discussing the need for closer friendship with some of the men in the community, men whom they considered were accomplishing things in the city and state. They jotted down a tentative list of those to invite and Preston Nibley went up and down the street delivering those invitations. Their first meeting was held in a small room in the Wilson Hotel dining area with ten to twelve men present. Levi Edgar Young gave the first speech. The question of what this new-founded club should be called was discussed for over a year. Many names were discussed until one of the club members, probably Levi Edgar Young, suggested the name "Timpanogos," referring to the oldest geographical name connected with this region.

The constitution of the club evolved from year to year and in December 1916, at the annual meeting, the Articles of Association were adopted. In January 1924 the bylaws were formulated and in 1928 the articles and bylaws were revised. At each meeting members of the club were given copies of talks and letters pertaining to ongoing historical interests of the club. This practice continued until 1928 when it slowly disappeared. In 1957 certain policies were redefined and again members were distributed bulletins that defined such things as program assignments, suggestions regarding discussions, and general information regarding the club.

In a talk given in 1979, Harlan Y. Hammon said about the progress of the club, "Well, we have been operating continuously for sixty-six years or two-thirds of a century. Two hundred eighty men have been admitted to membership during this time...From the old Wilson Hotel we have moved to the posh Hotel Utah Presidents Room. The quality of our membership is still surprisingly high...What amazes me is that [after] sixty-six years we are as strong and active and vital as we are."

The purposes of this club as stated in the First Quadrennial are that, "We propose to give the name Timpanogos a significance of its own. It is our purpose that it shall denote a high quality of intellect and moral strength and become a name of distinction and honor in this region."

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Timpanogos Club records (1913-1979) contain documents concerning the history, dealings, and structure of the club. Included are member lists, bulletins, talks, and various reports. The Timpanogos Club was started in the winter of 1913, by Samuel Russel and Preston Nibley who felt they needed to develop a closer friendship with some of the men in the community, men whom they considered were accomplishing things in the city and state.