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.

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.

The Jack Wilson Carlson photograph collection contains photos of various political figures from the 1970s through the 1990s, including Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford.

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 Digital Library.

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.

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.

The general store ledger (1806) page documents the exchange of commerical goods.

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.

The Francis Nephi ("Neef") Grigg papers (1960-1989) contain stories, news articles, poems, and publications pertaining to the life and career of F. Nephi Grigg. Grigg was the inventor of the Tater Tot and also launched Ore-Ida Foods, a multimillion dollar industry, with his brother Golden T. Grigg. Nephi Grigg was also a successful golfer.

The Growers' Market Company records (1911-1998) contain the business files of Growers' Market Company, a corporation which organized farmer's markets in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Hooper, Eldredge and Company checkbook (1871) consists of check stubs dating 1871. Hooper, Eldredge and Company was a Salt Lake City, Utah, mercantile firm.

The Lorenzo Hoopes papers (1935-1976) contain advertisements, articles, annual reports, and other materials primarily relating to the history and operation of Safeway Stores. The collection also contains undated advertisements for Skaggs Stores. Hoopes is a former employee and executive of Safeway Stores.

The Hudson's Bay Company Colonial Office documents (1857-1858) consists of two items regarding the final settlement of the Company's rights.

The Henry W. Lawrence papers (circa 1924) consist of estate papers, an obituary, a biographical sketch, genealogical records, and an appendix to an unpublished thesis titled "Populism in Utah."

The Mark Lindsey papers (1851-1997) consist of diaries (1851-1896), personal papers, and business records. Included are miscellaneous materials related to Lindsey Gardens.

The Madsen Furniture Company photograph collection contains materials concerning the Madsen Furniture Company. This company was established in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1875.

This collection is entirely digitalized and available online in our Digital Library.

The Madsen Furniture Company records (1870-1999) contain correspondence, brochures, pamphlets, news clippings, magazine articles, architectural drawings, financial ledgers, and notes concerning the Madsen Furniture Company. This company was established in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1870.

J. Willard and Alice Sheets Marriott formed a business partnership in 1927 that produced one of the twentieth century's most successful hotel and restaurant chains. Not only did they make a lasting impact in the service and hospitality industry, but they left their mark in the political, religious, and academic arenas as well. Their papers range in date from the 1920s to the 1980s and have been divided into nine sections.