seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc
10115,Governor (1909-1917 : Spry),Scrapbooks,i 1909-1916.,Chronological,"Scrapbooks of newspaper clippings cut from various papers during Governor Spry's administration. Many of the clippings are unidentified; most of the remainder are from Wasatch front papers\, especially the Salt Lake Tribune\, Herald-Republican\, and the Ogden Standard. An eclectic collection\, the primary topics are politics (from party to local to international) and business (local to international)\, but do include obituaries\, advertisements\, etc. There are no additional types of documents and no notations or commentary.",,Public,
2941,Governor (1909-1917 : Spry),Joseph Hillstrom correspondence,1914-1916.,"Alphabetical by surname, thereunder chronological by date.","As chief executive officer of the state\, the governor has the authority to commute the sentences of those convicted of crimes. The conviction and execution of Joseph Hillstrom (Joe Hill) became one of the most controversial criminal cases in Utah history; it generated national and international interest. Correspondence is in the form of letters\, postcards\, and telegrams. Letters were sent to Governor Spry's office protesting the execution and/or conviction of Hill for the gunshot murders of J.S._Morrison and his son Arling. Opposition was usually based on claims of Hill's innocence\, an unfair trial\, unfairly selected jurors\, lack of motive\, and circumstantial evidence. It was felthe was railroaded for his involvement with the Industrial Workers of the World (I.W.W.) and the labor movement. Letters were also sent commending Spry for his actions; Spry was praised for making a courageous stand for justice and law and order. Appeals to postpone Hill's death sentence by President Woodrow Wilson and others are also included. After the case was eventually heard by the Supreme Court\, Hill was executed by a firing squad on November_19\, 1915.",,Public,1.35 cubic feet 3 microfilm reels
2930,Governor (1909-1917 : 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 fellowRepublicans 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
2937,Governor (1909-1917 : Spry),Employment correspondence,1908-1909.,Alphabetical by applicant surname.,"The Constitution of Utah provides that the governor shall nominate individuals who\, with Senate approval\, will fill state and district offices. This applies to offices created by the Constitution or that originate by statue\, and for which the ""appointment or election"" has not in other ways been planned. This series consists of letters from applicants who sought state appointments during the governor's election campaign and first year in office. Typically\, they stated their qualifications\, describing their experience and sometimes their education. These were frequently accompanied by letters of recommendation and petitions of endorsement from supporters who praised the applicant's character and competence.",,Public,0.70 cubic foot 2 microfilm reels
6645,Governor (1909-1917 : Spry),Joseph Hillstrom petitions,1914-1916.,Alphabetical by state.,"As chief executive officer of the state\, Governor Spry had the authority to commute the sentences of those convicted of crimes. The conviction and execution of Joseph Hillstrom (Joe Hill) became one of the most controversial criminal cases in Utah history; it generated national and international interest. Petitions were sent to Governor Spry's office protesting the planned execution and/or conviction of Hill for the gunshot murders of grocer J.S._Morrison and his son Arling. Although the petitions defending Hill varied somewhat\, the following views were typical:__he was innocent; he had an unfair trial; he had jurors who were selected unfairly; he received inadequate counsel; he lacked a motive for the crime; and he wasconvicted on circumstantial evidence.",,Public,1.35 cubic feet 2 microfilm reels
6642,Governor (1909-1917 : Spry),Joseph Hillstrom case records,1915-1916.,Alphabetical by document type.,"As chief executive officer of the state\, Governor Spry had the authority to commute the sentences of those convicted of crimes. The murder conviction and execution of Joseph Hillstrom (Joe Hill) became one of the most controversial criminal cases in Utah history; it generated national and international interest. These records were collected by the Governor's office during the time of the controversy. They include a copy of the funeral oration for Joe Hill presented by Judge O.N._Hilton; investigation and protection reports from private detectives who were trying to establish if there was a plot to harm Governor Spry\, or to harm Salt Lake City; newspaper articles about the case; and essays on radicalism.",,Public,0.20 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
226,Governor (1909-1917 : Spry),Correspondence,1908-1916.,"Chronological,thereunder by subject or surname.","An account of the primary activities of Governor Spry's two terms in office have been preserved in this series. As chief executive of the state\, the correspondence reflects his involvement in a wide range of important administrative matters. Described are his efforts to see completion of a permanent home for state government\, to increase development of the state's natural resources\, to improve irrigation and water rights\, to establish higher standards for agricultural products\, to upgrade banking practices\, to institute more equitable taxation\, to provide better working conditions for children\, to promote industrial safety\, and to participate in conferences and expositions.  There are letters from citizens\, private institutions\, and businesses requesting assistance and makings suggestions; correspondence within state government\, with officials from other states\, with officials from the federal government; and employment correspondence after 1909.",,Public,27.00 cubic feet 30 microfilm reels
234,Governor (1909-1917 : Spry),Official documents and addresses,i 1909-1914.,"Type of activity, thereunder chronological.","This typed manuscript documents both official and private acts during Governor Spry's administration. Official acts (1909-1911) include copies of the governor's messages to the legislature; legislative correspondence pertaining to bills passed or vetoed and senate confirmation of appointments; proclamations declaring appointments\, public holidays\, the creation of various commissions\, and identifying corporations that had defaulted on taxes; and offers of rewards for the apprehension and conviction of certain criminals. The last quarter of the book (1909-1914) includes a speech given on Sanpete County Founder's day; a promotional speech published in the Herald Republican; speeches to school teachers on theirrole in education; and speeches to students\, particularly commencement addresses. The governor also spoke at professional conferences\, namely the American Mining Congress and the Western and National Governors' Conferences where his preferred topics were conservation and state control of natural resources.",,Public,0.20 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
3896,Governor (1909-1917 : Spry),Letter books,1909-1913.,Chronological by date.,"An account of the primary activities of Governor Spry's two terms in office have been preserved in this series. As chief executive of the state\, the correspondence reflects his involvement in a wide range of important administrative matters. Described are his efforts to see completion of a permanent home for state government\, to increase development of the state's natural resources\, to improve irrigation and water rights\, to establish higher standards for agricultural products\, to upgrade banking practices\, to institute more equitable taxation\, to provide better working conditions for children\, to promote industrial safety\, and to participate in expositions and conferences.The letterbooks consist of copies of letters\, most of which were sent from the Governor or from the Governor's office. Included are replies to citizens\, private institutions\, and businesses; communications within state government\, with officials from other states\, with officials from the federal government\, and with officials from foreign governments.",,Public,2.50 cubic feet