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Word War I Parade photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1824

Scope and Contents

The Word War I Parade photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 28 black-and-white photograph prints depicting the November 11, 1918 parade and celebration of Armistice Day in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. The images depict people in vehicles; crowds of men, women, and children celebrating on sidewalks and in the streets; and musicians. The people hold American flags, instruments and other noise-makers, banners, and signs. A stamp on the back of the photographs reads "Sainsbury-Siddoway Photo Co. Commercial Photographers Kodak Finishing, Film, etc. Main Street Street, Salt Lake City, Wasatch."

Dates

  • 1918

Creator

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

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Word War I Parade photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Historical Note

World War I, known as the Great War, began on July 28, 1914 and ended on November 11, 1918. Of the 8.5 million soldiers who died in combat or from disease during the war, about 116,516 were American, and 665 were from Utah. Governor Simon Bamberger and Salt Lake City Mayor W.M. Ferry declared November 11, 1918 a legal holiday and paraded through Main Street in celebration along with thousands of people on foot and in vehicles. The impromptu parade and celebration lasted throughout the day. November 11, 1918 was originally celebrated as Armistice Day. It was declared a national holiday in 1938. In 1954, under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the holiday was renamed to Veterans Day and expanded to honor all United States military troops. (Source: Adapted from Carter Williams, "The 'greatest day in all history:' How Utahns readcted to the end of WWI 100 years ago," KSL.com.)

Extent

28 Items (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Word War I Parade photograph collection consists of 28 black-and-white photographs depicting the parade and celebration on November 11, 1918, in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, to celebrate Armistice Day, the end of World War I.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased in 2013.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the Word War I Parade photograph collection
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa.
Date
2022
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