seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc
2930,Governor Spry,Personal correspondence,1905-1916; 1926-1933.,Chronological by date.,"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.",,Public,0.35 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel