William John Silver papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2870

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The William John Silver papers consist of the biographical book of William John Silver as well as some excerpts of the Silver family. Included in the collection are some ephemeral materials that include business cards, some collected newspaper clippings and a book containing marginalia written by Silver.

Dates

1874-2001

Creator

Silver, William John, 1832-1918 (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.

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.

Biological Note

William John Silver (1832-1918) was born in London, England and is best known for his influence in Salt Lake City, Utah as the frontrunner for the Silver Brother Iron Works (also known as Salt Lake Iron and Steel Company). Silver is also known to have built the first steam engine and the fence around Brigham Young's grave.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The William John Silver papers (1874-2001) consist of Silver's biography as well some ephemeral newspaper clippings and advertisement cards. Silver is best known for his influence in Salt Lake City, Utah as the frontrunner for the Silver Brother Iron Works (also known as Salt Lake Iron and Steel Company).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Dennis Silver in 2014.

Processing Information

Processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2016.

Box 1, folder 2 processed by Betsey Welland in 2018.

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