Retail Trade
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 49 Collections and/or Records:
William Ajax papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0064
Abstract
The William Ajax papers (1862-1890s) consist of Ajax's diary and some news articles. The diary records the emigration of Ajax and his family, converts to the LDS Church, from Liverpool, England, to Salt Lake City, Utah. It describes their trek, as well as their lives once in the Salt Lake Valley. The news articles describe the later years of William Ajax's life and his struggles to keep his mercantile business going.
Dates:
1862-1890s
Wallace F. Bennett papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0290
Abstract
The Wallace F. Bennett papers (1946-1978) hold documents from the four terms this conservative politician and businessman who served as a U. S. Senator from Utah. Included are business papers relating to the Senator's interests in Bennett Motor, Bennett Glass and Paint, Bennett Leasing, and various investments; family correspondence; correspondence with friends, associates and constituents, such as George Romney, Ezra Taft Benson, J. Willard Marriott, and Ernest L. Wilkinson; and political...
Dates:
1946-1978
Canyons Resort records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2026
Abstract
The Canyons resort records (1988-2002) contain advertisements, brochures, magazine articles, memos, news clippings, and art designs. The ski area is the successor to the ski area founded by Calvin R. MacKay. Founded with the name of Park City West, the resort in White Pine Canyon became known later known Park West. It was sold in 1994 and re-named Wolf Mountain. In 1997 the area was sold to American Skiing Comany and with the name The Caynons it is now flourishing as a first-rate resort.
Dates:
1988-2002
Jack Wilson Carlson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1828
Abstract
The Jack Wilson Carlson papers (1933-1996) contains correspondence, office files, news clippings, press releases, and reports. Carlson served as senior economist on the Council of Economic Advisors, assistant director of the Office of Management and Budge, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for energy and minerals, Vice President and chief economist of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Vice President and CEO of the National Association of Realtors, and Executive Secretary of the American...
Dates:
1933-1996
Jack Wilson Carlson photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1005
Abstract
The Jack Wilson Carlson photograph collection contains photos of various political figures from the 1970s through the 1990s, including Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford.
Dates:
1970-1990
Dinwoodey Furniture Company photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0273
Abstract
The Dinwoodey Furniture Company photograph collection contains photographs of Dinwoodey Furniture Company business from its beginnings in 1874 to its closing in 1985. There are views of the interiors and exteriors of the buildings occupied over the years and of the furniture sold by Dinwoodey's.
This collection has been digitized and can be viewed in the Digtial Library.
Dates:
1874-1985
Henry Dinwoodey family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0880
Abstract
The Henry Dinwoodey family papers (1882-1985) contain documents relating to the Henry Dinwoodey family and the family's Salt Lake City business, the Dinwoodey Furniture Company.
Dates:
1882-1985
Ken Garff scrapbook [photocopy]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2237
Abstract
The Ken Garff scrapbook [photocopy] (1950-1970) is a collection of newpaper articles and letters. Garff was a Utah businessman who owned several automobile dealerships along the Wasatch Front.
Dates:
1950-1970
General store ledger page
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2525
Abstract
The general store ledger (1806) page documents the exchange of commerical goods.
Dates:
1806
Gibbons and Reed Company histories
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042321630]
Identifier: MS 0351
Abstract
The Gibbons and Reed Company histories (1915-1974) consist of a history of the company compiled by Ross Clay Advertising (1974), a business prospectus (circa 1960), and an issue of "America's Builders" devoted to the history of the company (1966). The Gibbons and Reed Company were general contractors specializing in large-scale Utah construction projects for the state and local governments.
Dates:
1915-1974