Ralph Bassett Wright papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 0862

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Ralph Bassett Wright papers contain materials pertaining to Wright's (1903-1997) career as a real estate appraiser, senior vice president of First Security Bank, and president of Union Bank and Trust. In addition, there are some scattered personal papers, including correspondence, financial documents, news clippings, and scrapbook material. The appraisal files contain material used to calculate property value as well as the actual appraisal. In many cases, these files contain photographs of property. Appraisal files are arranged in rough chronological order, and folder titles reflect the property address. Files entitled "Market Data" typically contain news clippings, notes, articles, pamphlets, and statistical information.

Dates

1938-1989

Creator

Wright, Ralph Bassett, 1903-1997 (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection has received only minimal processing. Please contact the Manuscripts Curator for 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.

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.

Extent

62.5 Linear Feet (30 Cartons and 1 Box)

Additional Description

Abstract

The Ralph Bassett Wright papers (1938-1989) contain market data, clippings and news related to real estate appraisal. Also included in the collection are annual reports from First Security Corporation. Wright was a Salt Lake City, Utah, real estate appraiser.