Gary J. Neeleman papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2790
Scope and Contents
The Gary J. Neeleman papers (1919-1943) consist of 10 Brazilian newspapers, a paper by Neeleman, and The Jungle Route by Frank W. Kravigny. There are 10 copies of the Brazilian newspaper "Porto Velho Marconigram" from 1910-1911; a five-page paper entitled "The Devil's Railroad" by Gary J. Neeleman; and The Jungle Route by Frank W. Kravigny. The inside cover of the book includes an inscription: Marshall R. Turner, Manaus, Brazil, 1943 August 25.
Dates
- 1910-1943
Creator
- Neeleman, Gary (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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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 / Historical
Gary John Neeleman was born 1934 February 4 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Neeleman was a member of the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints. While on a missionary, he mastered the Portuguese language. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Utah.
In 1958, when he was only 24, United Press International hired Gary to move to Brazil as a foreign correspondent. He remained in Brazil for nearly seven years. During the time Gary was there, he covered many important stories and got to know famous world leaders. He exclusively interviewed Fidel Castro. He helped UPI break the story that Israel had kidnapped Adolph Eichmann, the former Nazi high official responsible for organizing the Holocaust, who was living secretly in Argentina. Gary got the scoop from a confidential source. Gary personally knew two Brazilian presidents and interviewed Brazil's soccer king, Pelé.
In 1985, Gary left UPI and took a job as a business executive with the Los Angeles Times Syndicate. Rose was his executive assistant.
In 2003, the United States State Department recognized him as the Honorary Consul to the country of Brazil. In 2023, Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared December 14 as "Gary Neeleman Day" in Utah.
Neeleman passed away on 2024 August 20. He was married to Rose Neeleman. The couple had seven children.
Source: “Gary John Neeleman 1934 - 2024.” Legacy, August 27, 2024. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/saltlaketribune/name/gary-neeleman-obituary?id=56115114.
In 1958, when he was only 24, United Press International hired Gary to move to Brazil as a foreign correspondent. He remained in Brazil for nearly seven years. During the time Gary was there, he covered many important stories and got to know famous world leaders. He exclusively interviewed Fidel Castro. He helped UPI break the story that Israel had kidnapped Adolph Eichmann, the former Nazi high official responsible for organizing the Holocaust, who was living secretly in Argentina. Gary got the scoop from a confidential source. Gary personally knew two Brazilian presidents and interviewed Brazil's soccer king, Pelé.
In 1985, Gary left UPI and took a job as a business executive with the Los Angeles Times Syndicate. Rose was his executive assistant.
In 2003, the United States State Department recognized him as the Honorary Consul to the country of Brazil. In 2023, Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared December 14 as "Gary Neeleman Day" in Utah.
Neeleman passed away on 2024 August 20. He was married to Rose Neeleman. The couple had seven children.
Source: “Gary John Neeleman 1934 - 2024.” Legacy, August 27, 2024. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/saltlaketribune/name/gary-neeleman-obituary?id=56115114.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Gary J. Neeleman papers (1919-1943) consist of 10 Brazilian newspapers, a paper by Neeleman, and The Jungle Route by Frank W. Kravigny. Neeleman was an author and correspondent of United Press International.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Gary Neeleman and the Neeleman International Honorary Consul of Brazil in 2014.
Separated Materials
See also Gary J. Neeleman photograph collection (P1927) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
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Creator
- Neeleman, Gary (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Gary J. Neeleman papers
- Author
- Finding aid written by Gina C Giang.
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- The finding aid was 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
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu