AGENCY: Governor (2021- : Cox)
SERIES: 2930
TITLE: Personal correspondence
DATES: 1905-1916; 1926-1933.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.
DESCRIPTION: This series contains letters written about personal matters and comments on current political issues from people who appeared to be friends of Governor Spry. There are also telegraphs, copies of poems, and a souvenir program of the inaugural ball. It covers the period when Spry was appointed U.S._Marshal, the two terms he was Governor of Utah, and a period in the federal Land Office to his death in 1929 and the settlement of his estate.
There are many letters congratulating him on his appointment or election to office. Correspondence on personal business dealings, particularly in regard to land, mining claims, and stocks, are common throughout. During his years as governor, there are many letters from personal friends or fellow Republicans expressing opinions on various political issues or seeking personal or political favors. Spry's trips in support of projects around the country and around the state are noted in letters and telegrams to his secretary; he attended such things as exhibitions, the launching of the Battleship Utah, and the construction of irrigation projects and new roads.
The material from his period in the Land Office consists solely of Republican political correspondence with U.S._Senator Reed Smoot. Spry died while in the Land Office, and expressions of condolence, newspaper clippings regarding his funeral, and papers pertaining to the settlement of his estate follow.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently after microfilming.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the insight this series provides on Governor Spry. It contains extensive information on both personal and quasi-official dealings.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public