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Orange J. Salisbury letter

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4032
Image of Orange J. Salisbury letter
Image of Orange J. Salisbury letter

Scope and Contents note

Letter from Orange J. Salisbury (writing from Salt Lake City) to T. H. Latimer of Bay House, Idaho. The letter talks of milling ore, use of sluice boxes, tight money and putting off payday, possibly hiring Italian miners, and other topics. 5 pages, on letterhead of Grant, Redman & Christie of Salt Lake City.

Salisbury’s obituary is also included. 2 pages, photocopied.

Dates

  • 1891

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Orange J. Salisbury letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

O.J. Salisbury (1945-1907) founded Gilmer & Salisbury.

O. J. Salisbury was an important western stagecoach/freighting operator, mining developer, banker and hotel owner based in Salt Lake city. He founded Gilmer & Salisbury which became one of the larger western stage operations, covering seven states or territories.

O. J. Salisbury was born on July 28, 1945 in Bronx, Richmond, New York. He married Margaret Blaine Walker (year unknown) and they had at least three children. His sons were Orange J. Salisbury, Jr. and R. Walker Salisbury. One daughter’s married name was Mrs. Lewis R. McCornick. He passed away on June 18, 1907 in New York City.

Extent

1 folder (0.10 linear feet)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Letter from Orange J. Salisbury (writing from Salt Lake City) to T. H. Latimer of Bay House, Idaho.

Custodial History note

Purchased from the California Book Auction in 1988.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Purchased; California Book Auction; 1988.

Appraisal note

Environmental History (Collection development policy of 19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts).

Title
Register of the Orange J. Salisbury letter
Status
Completed
Author
Karen Glenn, H. Christine Broomhead, student processors; John M. Murphy, curator
Date
2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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