M. Walker Wallace papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1941

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The M. Walker Wallace papers (1899-2005) consist of correspondence, articles, publications, pamphlets, brochures, subject files, meeting minutes, and news clippings.

Dates

1899-2005

Creator

Wallace, M. Walker (Matthew Walker), 1924- (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

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.

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 Note

Son of John and Glenn Walker Wallace, Matthew Walker Wallace is an investor and philanthropist whose greatest efforts to keep the arts alive in Utah are linked with the Utah Symphony, Ballet West, and the American Arts Alliance. Wallace also served on a number of public service committees in Salt Lake City, including the Arthritis Foundation, Utah State Fair Foundation, Rotary Club, the Greater Salt Lake Homeless Committee, Planned Parenthood, the University of Utah College of Business, Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance, Primary Children's Medical Center Foundation,the Nature Conservancy, and the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce.

During the course of his career, Wallace promoted such programs as the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, TRAX, Urban Renewal, Home Rule, Liquore-by-the-Drink, and the City-County Consolidation.

Extent

28.25 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

The M. Walker Wallace papers (1899-2005) consist of correspondence, articles, publications, pamphlets, brochures, subject files, meeting minutes, and news clippings. Wallace was an investor and philanthropist who was involved in various public service committees in Salt Lake City, including Planned Parenthood, the University of Utah College of Business, Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance, Primary Children's Medical Center Foundation, and the Nature Conservancy. Wallace also wrote various articles on the arts in Utah.