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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

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 / 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.

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

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

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