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On June 7, 1944 Donald Marcellus wrote this letter to R.E. Titus, Vice President of both the Ogden Transit Company and the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad. Though this letter is specifically addressing the Ogden Transit Company, it is beneficial to view…
As the U.I.C. petitioned for bankruptcy, Bullen reached out to the Interstate Commerce Commission to support the protest of some Cache Valley citizens and companies against the petition. Bullen also asked the I.C.C. to consider the obligation of the…
This June 19, 1944 letter from Champ to Marcellus confirms that the U.S. Chamber membership of the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad and the Salt Lake and Utah Railroad Corporations both would be lapsing due to financial struggles.
This photograph was taken by either Zane Grey or another unknown photographer during Zane Grey's trip to Rainbow Bridge in April 1922. A right side view of the Betatakin cliff dwellings.
This photo was likely taken by Zane Grey in the Painted Desert of Northern Arizona in April 1922. This photograph primarily features the rugged landscape of the area.
This "Weekly Comparative Statement of L.C.L. Door to Door Freight" from the Wellsville Station shows the L.C.L. freight handled by the station from July 21, 1935 to July 31, 1925. The pre-filled areas of the form indicate railroads that commonly…
A poem, written by John Sorensen, concerning the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad and its relationship with the individuals and communities throughout rural northern Utah. John Sorensen received his Bachelor and Master of Science in English from Utah…
A letter from J.W. Bailey, the Superintendent of the Ogden Rapid Transit Company, to the Becker Brewing and Malting Company in Ogden. The brewing company was a loyal customer of the O.R.T., O.L.I., and U.I.C. from the establishment of their services…
This is an image of the cover of "Know your Enemy Japan" which is a propaganda pamphlet written by Anthony Jenkinson. This pamphlet provided Americans with some background information on Japan including how large it was as well as who governs Japan.…
The O.L.I./U.I.C.'s Hyrum Station in the winter. The community of Hyrum can be seen to the right of the station in the background. This photo also shows the wye stop for the use of the Hyrum Station agent.
This is a copy of a January 9, 1947 notice to Bullen from M.R. Hovey, Secretary of the Logan Chamber of Commerce, regarding a special meeting concerning businesses that will be affected by the abandonment of the U.I.C. and its lines of operation.…
The photograph was taken by either Zane Grey or another unknown photographer during Zane Grey's trip to Rainbow Bridge in April 1922. Several of the party's horses in the snow, somewhere in Northern Arizona.
This photograph was taken by either Zane Grey or another unknown photographer during Zane Grey's trip to Rainbow Bridge in April 1922. A mother horse and a baby horse next to Red Lake in Northern Arizona.
This photograph was taken by either Zane Grey or another unknown photographer during Zane Grey's trip to Rainbow Bridge in April 1922. Horses and mules feeding at Kayenta trading post located in Northern Arizona.
One of the few handwritten documents in the station records, this note from July 13, 1925 written by J. H. Schwaneveldt describes the inspection and shipment of cattle via the U.I.C. Schwaneveldt was a brand inspector for Cache County and notes that…
One of the few handwritten documents in the station records, this note from August 23, 1924 written by J. H. Schwaneveldt describes the inspection and shipment of cattle via the U.I.C. Schwaneveldt was a brand inspector for Cache County and notes…
This document is a record of freight bills collected at the Wellsville Station throughout July, 1933. Each freight bill was tracked according to cost, the railcar and number in which the freight had traveled, the location of origin for the shipment,…
A later record of freight bills collected at the Wellsville Station throughout September, 1933. The consignees of this particular record represent a variety of individuals and businesses, demonstrating the many different types of freight that the…
First Security Bank of Utah to U.I.C. Bondholders, Foreclosure and Repayment of Mortgage Bonds, 1948
By April 6, 1948, Quinney had successfully sold the real estate and property of the U.I.C. to accumulate the funds necessary to pay off the company's debts and refund the cost of stocks and bonds held by individuals such as Frederick Champ. This…
Here Knickerbocker responded to Bullen on September 8, 1947 and informed him that the cost for the U.P. to purchase and upgrade the U.I.C.'s abandoned lines would be too great for the company and that they did not justify the expense of $35,000 for…
Correspondence between J.W. Ellingson, Traffic Manager of the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway, and Earl Van Wagoner, Assistant President of the Agricultural College of Utah (UAC) on June 9, 1917. Ellingson is informing Van Wagoner of the change in…
A December 11, 1917 letter from J.W. Ellingson to President E.G. Peterson in response to a misunderstanding that was investigated by the president regarding a student excursion by railroad. The O.L.I. felt that they were not treated fairly in the…
To better establish relationships with the community, the UAC invited many businessmen and individuals from companies with relationships to the school to the Military Ball. Ellingson replied to this invitation on March 12, 1918 stating that he had…
A letter from August 23, 1917 from J.W. Ellingson to E.G. Peterson, President of the Agricultural College of Utah. The O.L.I. provided Peterson with a railroad pass that was good throughout the state of Utah for a year.
The O.L.I. and U.I.C. worked with a number of educational institutions throughout Ogden and Cache Valley in assisting with the transportation of students to school and other events. This letter from September 10, 1917 is a notice from the O.L.I.…
J.W. Ellingson's response to Nelson's inquiry regarding holiday and weekend rates for students. Ellingson responded on November 26, 1917 informing Nelson that the tariff rules had to be respected and that student rates could not be applied on…
Champ sent in this bond certificate with his December 10 letter to the U.I.C. Bondholder Protective Committee for conversion to the new company's stocks. The certificate is listed under his wife's name, Elizabeth S. Champ.
This image is a part of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in Japan. This study sought to evaluate the effects and importance of air power. This is a Japanese photo taken after the aftermath of the fire bombings. The caption reads: "Japanese…
This photograph was taken by either Zane Grey or another unknown photographer during Zane Grey's trip to Rainbow Bridge in April 1922. A distant view of the Wetherill house at Kayenta, Arizona.
This photograph was taken by either Zane Grey or another unknwon photographer during Zane Grey's trip to Rainbow Bridge in April 1922. A distant view of the Ancestoral Pueblo ruins, Betatakin.
This photograph was most likely taken by Zane Grey during his trip to Rainbow Bridge in April 1922. Zane Grey's horse stand riderless in front of a formation Grey calls "El Capitain," North of Kayenta.
This photograph was taken by either Zane Grey or another unknown photographer during Zane Grey's trip to Rainbow Bridge in April 1922. This is a shot of the Betatakin ancestoral pueblo cliff dwellings located in one of the many branches of Tsegi…
This photograph was taken by either Zane Grey or another unknown photographer during Zane Grey's trip to Rainbow Bridge in April 1922. A distant view of an area near Tsegi Canyon.
A photograph of David Eccles, at the age of 51, in 1900. In 1900 Eccles and the Eccles Corporation established the Ogden Rapid Transit Company and started the foundation for what would become the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad.
One of the most famous photographs of David Eccles, this photo shows Eccles as mayor of Ogden in 1887-1888, and is used by many to represent his rise to success and prosperity from humble beginnings.
David Eccles and his first wife, Bertha. The Eccles resided in Ogden, Utah and had 12 children together. David, as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, participated in the practice of polygamy and was also married to Ellen…
This image is a part of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in Japan. This study sought to evaluate the effects and importance of air power. This image depicts the cremation remains of atomic bomb victims.
This image is a part of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in Japan. This study sought to evaluate the effects and importance of air power. This image shows houses that were demolished to create a fire break, making it more difficult for…
This photo shows George Takahashi cooking a meal using the chuck wagon, somewhere in the Painted Desert in Northern Arizona. This photo was likely taken by Zane Grey.
A snapshot of the construction of the Logan Rapid Transit rail lines at the corner of Main and Center Streets in Logan in 1909-1910. The Thatcher Bros. Bank is also under construction in the background. Rail ties can be seen within the trench that…
Construction of the Logan Rapid Transit Company lines on Main Street in Logan, Utah in 1909-1910. The Chicago Clothing Store, J.R. Edwards, James Quayle & Co., The Oak Theatre, and other businesses can be seen in the background. Men in suits watch…