Gustav Becker Reading a Speech to the American Legion, c. 1930
Gustav Becker; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; American Legion; Speech
This photograph features Gustav Becker (center, wearing white) giving a speech to the Ogden Chapter of the American Legion. Gustav was an outspoken advocate for the American Legion and often hosted events for the organization at his brewery.
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Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records Collection
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Becker Brewing and Malting Company Employee Inspecting the Beer, c. 1940
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Beer; Employee;
This photograph features an unknown Becker Brewing and Malting Company employee inspecting the beer.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection,P0361 Box 001, Folder 01, Item 013]
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Ogden, Utah
Photograph of the Becker Brewing and Malting Company of Evanston, c. 1940
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Evanston; Wyoming;
This photograph is of the Becker Brewing and Malting Company plant in Evanston, Wyoming. The plant was located along Front Street and Becker Circle. This plant operated from 1917 to 1919 and from 1933 to 1964.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 001, Folder 01, Item 014]
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Evanston, Wyoming
Photograph of Gustav L. Becker's Funeral, 1947
Funeral; Gustav Becker; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
This photograph is of Gustav L. Becker's funeral in January 1947. Mr. Becker was born on April 7, 1868 in Winona, Minnesota. He moved to Ogden, Utah in 1891 and lived there until his death on January 12, 1947. He was 78 years old when he passed on due to a heart complication.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 001, Folder 01, Item 016]
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Aerial Photograph of the Becker Products Company Brew Plant, c. 1938
Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Aerial;
This photograph is an aerial view of the Becker Products Company's Ogden brew plant. The brew plant was known as the Becker Brewing and Malting Company until 1917. It was reincorporated as the Becker Products Company in 1919 in response to prohibition. The Ogden plant would be known as the Becker Products Company until its closure in 1964. The plant was located at 19th Street and Lincoln Avenue in Ogden, Utah. The large brewing facilities were located on the west side of Lincoln Avenue. The buildings were torn down in 1984 and as of 2016 the area is now an industrial zone.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 001, Folder 01, Item 018]
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Photograph of Gustav Becker in his Shooting Vest, c. 1937
Gustav Becker; Trap shooting; shooting vest;
This photograph is of Gustav Becker and his trap shooting vest. The vest is adorned by the various patches and medals earned by Gustav over the course of his life. Gustav's ability as a trap shooter earned him wide recognition. He won many local and national competitions and was often featured in the local paper for his shooting feats.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 001, Folder 01, Item 024]
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Gustav Becker Shooting a Clay Pidgeon, c. 1937
Gustav Becker; Shooting; Traps; Clay Pigeon;
This image features Gustav Becker shooting a clay pigeon in the air above an unknown man's head. Gustav Becker was known for being an excellent marksman and often performed many stunt shots. These included shooting traps from a moving vehicle and a speed boat.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 001, Folder 02, Item 003]
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Gustav Becker Shooting his Chime Target, c. 1937
Guns; Chimes; Shooting; My Old Kentucky Home; Gustav Becker;
This image shows Gustav Becker firing his rifle at the custom made gun chimes. John M. Browning invented the chimes for Gustav in the 1920s. This device was used to make music by rapidly firing bullets at the different white boxes. Mr. Becker used the chimes to play the tune to "My Old Kentucky Home" to entertain his on lookers. This was one of the many shooting stunts performed by Gustav Becker. The man in the center of the photograph is unknown.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 001, Folder 02, Item 005]
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Gustav Becker Aiming at an Olive, c. 1937
Gustav Becker; Becker Products Company; Olive; Shooting; Stunts;
This is a photograph of Gustav Becker taking aim at an olive on a toothpick. The toothpick is held in the mouth of an unknown man. Gustav Becker was recognized nationally for his skill as a marksman. He won a lot of local fame by performing various shooting stunts. The photograph was taken in front of the Becker Products Company plant.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 001, Folder 02, Item 006]
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Gustav Becker Sighting Down his Rifle, c. 1937
Gustav Becker; Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
This is a photograph of Gustav Becker taking aim and sighting down his rifle. Mr. Becker was widely praised for his ability as a marksman. Here he is wearing his shooting vest adorned with various awards and medals. This photograph was taken in the lot adjacent from the Becker Products Company factory.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 001, Folder 02, Item 008]
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Construction of the Becker Brewing and Malting Factory, c. 1905
Construction; renovation; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
This is a photograph of the renovations of the Becker Brewing and Malting Factory. The original factory was made of wood and local stone. However, in the early 1900s the Becker's invested in building a new factory made of brick. This image shows the work area around the water tower.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 001, Folder 03, Item 002]
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Two Becker Employees Canning Beer, c. 1940
Canning; Beer; Becker Products Company; Becker's Best; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
This photograph shows two Becker employees inside the Becker Products Company factory canning beer. After prohibition canned beverages became all the rage for American consumers. In order to meet this new demand the Becker's invested in new canning machinery such as the device featured in this photograph.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 001, Folder 04, Item 007]
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Quality Control; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
This photograph features an unknown employee of the Becker Products Company inspecting beer for any foreign contaminates. This photograph was taken inside the Becker Products Company brew plant in Ogden. The employee on the right is also unknown.
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Original Becker Plant on the Ogden River, c. 1893
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Ogden; Ogden River; Original;
This image shows the original Becker brew plant which was built along the Ogden River in 1890. The plant was originally called the Schellhas Brewing Company, but became known as the Becker Brewing and Malting Company when Gustav Becker purchased controlling interest in the Company in 1891. This photograph was taken down river and to the west of the building.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 001, Folder 04, Item 011]
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Original Becker Brewing and Malting Company Brew Plant, c. 1893
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Ogden; Original; Brew Plant;
This photograph shows the front of the original Becker Brewing and Malting Company brew plant. The original brew plant was constructed mostly of wood and stone. This picture also illustrates the rudimentary conditions of the early brewery. The original building had no clear road, and a horse and buggy were used to deliver barrels of beer. Both men in this picture are unidentified.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, SCAP0361 Box 001, Folder 05, Item 003]
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Thekla Becker; Gusthekla; Horseback;
This is a photograph of Thekla Becker, and several other individuals. Thekla is the woman on the horse in the left side of the photograph. The members of the Becker family were all avid outdoor enthusiasts. Each summer they would retreat to their Ogden Canyon vacation home and go on all manner of excursions. Gus and Thekla named this holiday season, "Gusthekla" in honor of themselves.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 003-037]
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Katherine Becker;
This photograph shows Helen Becker, Gustav and Thekla Becker's youngest child, playing with several puppies.
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This is a photograph of teenaged Katherine Becker sitting in front of several palm trees.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 003-040]
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Gustav Becker Scrapbook Page (1 of 11), c. 1930
Pioneer Day Parade; Wild Bill Cody; Gustav Becker;
The two photographs and the article on this page are about a pioneer day parade in Ogden, Utah. Gustav Becker dressed up as Wild Bill Cody and performed feats of marksmanship for the on looking crowd. The article on the right describes a series of monuments being constructed in honor of William Cody. The photograph at the bottom of the page is of Gustav Becker and one of his daughters leading the parade.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 003-068]
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Gustav Becker Scrapbook Page (2 of 11), 1921 to 1922
Trap Shooting; Chimes; My Old Kentucky Home; Gustave Becker;
This page has three articles discussing the shooting ability of Gustav Becker. The article on the top of the page tales the story of Gustav Becker's shooting chimes. These chimes were designed by John M. Browning for Gustav Becker to play the tune to "My Old Kentucky Home" by firing bullets at the chimes. The other two articles describe trap shooting contests attend by Gustav Becker in several states.
Gustav Becker;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 003, Page 022]
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Ogden, Utah; Chicago, Illonois
Gustav Becker Letter of Recommendation, 1894
Gustav Becker; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; A. P. Bigelow; Ogden State Bank; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
This is a letter of recommendation for Gustav Becker written by A.P. Bigelow of the Ogden State Bank. The letter describes the quality characteristic of Gustav Becker. Before credit checks, letters of recommendation were esscential for securing loans. Often times before the Becker Brewing and Malting Company would lend funds to individuals they would contact their bank for a letter of recommendation.
A. P. Bigelow;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, SCAP0361 Box 004, Folder 01, Page 004]
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Thekla Becker; Gustav Becker; Courtship; Mrs. Bohn;
This letter was written to Thekla Bohn Becker's mother from Gustav Becker. The letter asks for Mrs. Bohn's permission for Gustav Becker to take Thekla Bohn to the opera in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Gustav Becker and Thekla Bohn were married in 1890.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 004, Folder 03, Page 018]
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Winona, Minnesota
Gustav Becker Scrapbook Page (3 of 11), c. 1906
Scrapbook; Katherine Becker; Gustav Becker; Vacation;
This scrapbook page has several pictures and postcards of the Becker family on vacation. The top picture is of two unknown children playing in the sand. The other photo is of an unknown location. The top post card was written by Katherine Becker to her father, Gustav Becker, describing her time on vacation. The photograph on the postcard is of Katherine Becker on a donkey near the ocean. The bottom post card has an message written to Gustav Becker and features a photograph of Gustav Becker and an unknown man standing near palm trees.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 004, Folder 07, Page 037]
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Gustav Becker Scrapbook Page (4 of 12), 1917
World War I; Woodrow Wilson; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Idaho-Utah Sportsmen's Association; Trap Shooting; Gustav Becker;
This scrapbook page has two documents on it. The document on the left is an entry sheet and score card for the Idaho-Utah Sportsmen's Association. The article on the right announces that Gustav Becker has offered his Ogden plant to President Wilson. After the closure of the plant in 1917 in response to Utah prohibition, Gustav Becker tendered his fifteen acre plot to the U.S. goverment to show his patriotism and support the United States war effort against Germany.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 004, Folder 07, Page 038]
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Gustav Becker Scrapbook Page (5 of 11), c. 1893
Scrapbook; Gustav Becker; Original Brewery; Horse and Buggy;
This scrapbook page has two photographs of the original Becker Brewing and Malting Company. The top photo features the employees of the brewery posing for a picture. Gustav Becker is on the far right side of the photograph. All the other employees are unknown. The bottom photo is of three Becker Brewing employees posing in front of the brewery with the delivery horses and buggies. All three employees are unknown.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 004, Folder 15, Page 089]
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Home of Gustav and Thekla Becker, c. 1890
Gustav Becker; Thekla Becker; House;
This is a photograph of Gustav Becker and his wife, Thekla, at their home in Ogden, Utah. They are posed with their two dogs, a horse and buggy, and with an unknown individual. The Becker's moved to a larger home several years later.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 004, Folder 17, Page 101]
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Gustav Becker Scrapbook Page (6 of 11), c. 1915
Traps; Gustav Becker; Angels; Becker's Best;
This scrapbook page includes several newspaper articles. Three of the articles describe shooting competitions in which Gustav Becker participated. The last article, in the bottom left corner, describes how businessmen from Los Angeles appreciated Becker's Beer, and that Becker's Best was the superior beer produced in Utah.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 004, Folder 20, Page 119]
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Gustav Becker Scrapbook Page (7 of 11), c. 1917
Traps; Shooting; R. J. Burdette; Gustav Becker; Prohibition; Nevada;
This scrapbook page features several newspaper articles. Two of the articles discuss Gustav Becker's performance at trap shooting competitions. The article on the far right is a transcript of a speech on Abraham Lincoln by Rev. R. J. Burdette. The lower middle article is a satirical piece where several leading Ogden businessmen state why they "support" prohibition. Gustav Becker states he supports prohibition so he can "move his brewery to Nevada where the hunting is better." The Becker's debated between building their new location in either Elko, Nevada or Evanston, Wyoming. They eventually built the new location in Evanston.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 004, Folder 20, Page 121]
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William Spry; Gustav Becker; Prohibition; Governor;
This program was printed for a banquet in celebration of Utah's third governor, William Spry. Many businessmen in Utah, especially the Beckers, supported William Spry because he vetoed two state prohibition bills. Governor Spry vetoed the first prohibition bill in 1909 and the second in 1915. Gustav Becker was a member of the committee which hosted this banquet.
The Arrow Press;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 005, Folder 22, Page 129]
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Salt Lake, Utah
"Becker Compares Utah with California; Cites Danger of Prohibition," 1914
Gustav Becker; California; Prohibition; Utah; Ogden;
This article, printed in the Ogden Examiner, details Gustav Becker's trip to California. Mr. Becker's article is full of praises for Californian industry and agriculture. Two columns of the article are dedicated to Gustav's analysis of the proposed prohibition amendment to to the Californian constitution in 1914. He sights the loss of capital and revenue that prohibition would bring and voices his anti-temperance opinions. Gustav ends his editorial by citing the greatness of Utah and the people of Ogden.
Ogden Examiner;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 005, Folder 23, Page 137]
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Gustav Becker; Thekla Becker; Picnic;
This photograph shows Gustav and Thekla Becker picnicking underneath a tree. Gustav, Thekla and the entire Becker family were avid recreationists, and enjoyed many family outings and picnics.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 005, Folder 27, Item 033]
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Helen; Becker; Gustav; Thekla; Katherine;
This photograph is of Helen Becker, Gustav and Thekla's youngest child. Helen Becker was born September 19, 1908.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection,P0361 Box 005, Folder 27, Item 034]
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Gustav, Katherine, and Helen Becker on Horseback, undated
Gustav; Katherine; Helen; Becker;
This photograph shows Gustav Becker and his two daughters on horseback. Katherine Becker is on the right, Gustav in the center and Helen Becker on the right.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 005, Folder 27, Item 035]
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Gustav Becker Scrapbook Page (8 of 11), c. 1917
Prohibition; Gustav Becker; Utah; Ogden; Standard; Young Bill;
This scrap book page has newspaper clippings from two articles. Both articles focus on the Young Prohibition Bill, which made Utah a dry state in 1917. In the longer article, Gustav Becker presents his arguments for a more lenient bill. He asks that the legislature provide more time than six months for breweries to conclude their business, and that the legislators provide a very clearly definition of the term intoxicating liquors. The small article is a letter to the editor Gustav Becker wrote in response to an article printed about his efforts to change the prohibition bill.
Ogden Standard;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 005, Folder 28, Page 165]
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Gustav Becker Scrapbook Page (9 of 11), c. 1917
United States Brewers' Association; Gustav Becker; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Amalgamated Sugar;
This scrapbook page has several newspaper articles regarding brewing. The article in the top left describes a recent legal case which determined one cannot trademark colors for a brand. The small article in the bottom left describes a few steps for a long life. The center article announces that Gustav Becker was appointed a trustee of the United States Brewers' Association. The article on the right announces that Gustav Becker was appointed as a board member of the Amalgamated Sugar Company. The article in the bottom right describes the tendering of the Ogden Becker Brewing and Malting Company plant to president Wilson for the United States war effort.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 005, Folder 28, Page 166]
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Gustav Becker Scrapbook Page (10 of 11), 1917
World War I; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Trap Shooting; United States Brewers' Association; Woodrow Wilson;
This scrapbook page has several newspaper articles pasted to it. The two large articles are reports of Gustav Becker offering his plant to the U.S. government for use during World War I. The article on the far left contains a copy of Mr. Becker's letter to the president and the resolution taken by the United States Brewers' Association pledging to assist the United States Government with the war effort. The other two articles feature stories of Gustav's performance at various trap shoots.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 005, Folder 28, Page 167]
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Olympic Team Letters of Recommendation, 1920
Olympics; Summer; Trap Shooting; Gustav Becker; A. P. Bigelow; Browning Brothers Company; Antwerp; Belgium;
This series of letters sent to Mr. J. Clark Jr., captain of the 1920 U.S. olympic team, recommend Gustav Becker for the United States trap shooting team. Mr. Becker was an alternate for the 1920 summer games in Antwerp, Belgium. After much deliberation he decided not attend the games.
Browning Bros. Co.; A. P. Bigelow; G. A. Smith;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 005, Folder 36, Page 218]
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Marshalltown, Iowa; Bridgeport, Connecticut; Ogden, Utah;
Gustav Becker Scrapbook Page (11 of 11), undated
Trap Shooting; Comic; Cartoon;
This scrapbook page features two images of Gustav Becker posing with his shotgun. It also has two articles, one a comic, concerning Gustav's trap shooting. The image in the bottom left is of an unknown baby.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 005, Folder 38, Page 231]
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"Becker Manufacturing Company Applies for Dissolution," c. 1919
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker Products Company; Becker Manufacturing Company;
This article outlines the reasons behind the liquidation of the Becker Manufacturing Company. The Becker Manufacturing Company of Ogden was formed after the Becker Brewing and Malting Company of Ogden was dissolved in 1917. Upon the dissolution of the Becker Manufacturing Company, which only existed for two years, the Company was reincorporated as the Becker Products Company. The corporation would be known as the Becker Products Company until the Becker's stopped manufacturing beverages in 1964.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 005, Folder 38, Page 232]
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John S. Becker; Obituary;
This is the obituary of John S. Becker, father of Gustav and Albert Becker. John Becker passed away on April 22, 1918 from natural causes. John Becker was born in Baden, Germany in 1829. He left Germany when he was 16 years old, citing a dislike of Prussian militarism as his reason for leaving. After arriving in the United States, he helped to settle Winona, Minnesota. John Becker moved to Ogden with his two sons Gustav and Albert in 1890. John Becker lived in Ogden, Utah until his death in 1918. He was buried in Winona.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 005, Folder 038, Page 232]
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Albert Becker with Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, c. 1930
Lou Gehrig; Babe Ruth; Albert E. Becker;
This photograph shows Albert E. Becker shaking hands with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Both Gehrig and Ruth played baseball for the New York Yankees during the 1920s and 30s. It is unknown why Albert Becker met with these two baseball legends.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 007, Item 005]
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Becker's Best; Advertising; Paul Cloves; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker Products Company; West;
This is an advertisement for Becker's Best Beer. The ad ties Becker's beer to the iconic images of the West, such as prospectors, Native Americans, fur trappers, cowboys, stage coaches and bison. The art work on the poster was created by Paul Clowes, a prominent Utah artist in the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
Paul Clowes;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 009, Item 001]
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Unknown Chemist at the Becker Brewing and Malting Factory, undated
Chemist; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker Products Company;
This photograph shows an unknown chemist working at the Becker Brewing and Malting Factory.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 9, Item 005]
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Two Employees Packaging Bottles of Becker's American Pilsner, c. 1944
Becker's American Pilsener; Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Employees; Packaging;
This photograph shows two Becker Products Company employees packaging bottles of Becker's American Pilsener Beer. Both employees are unknown.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 009, Item 007]
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Albert E. Becker Inspecting the Beer, undated
Albert E. Becker; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Beer Kettle;
This photograph shows Albert E. Becker, the vice president of the Becker Products Company, inspecting the beer from the brew kettle. The Becker's took quality very seriously and paid meticulous attention to ever detail of the brewing process.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 009, Item 009]
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Employee Inside the Ice Manufacturing Room, c. 1917
Ice; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
This image shows an unknown employee with an oil can inside the ice manufacturing room at the Becker Brewing and Malting Company plant. In addition to beer, the Beckers also manufactured malt and ice. Income from selling ice helped to supplement the Company's revenue during prohibition.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 009, Item 010]
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Selections from Gustav L. Becker's Large Scrapbook, 1920s
Gustav L. Becker; Scrapbook; Heber J. Grant; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Becco; Katherine Becker; Helen Becker; Trophies; Deer;
This file features selected documents from Gustav L. Becker's large scrapbook. The scrapbook has many photographs, news clippings and letters. The highlights featured here include: photographs of Gustav Becker's trophies, an article about Becco at the Utah State Fair, a family photograph and early photo of the Ogden Brewery, several photos of family members feeding deer, newspaper articles about Gustav and Thekla's two daughters, and a series of correspondence between Gustav Becker and Heber J. Grant, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 010, Book 01]
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Gustav Becker's United States Brewers' Association Scrapbook, 1939
United States Brewers' Association; Gustav L. Becker; Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; prohibition; president;
In 1939, Gustav L. Becker was elected to the president of the United States Brewers' Association. At the time, this was the largest brewer advocacy group in the country. This scrapbook contains mostly newspaper articles, photographs, speeches and bulletins regarding Gustav's appointment to the presidency. It also has several photographs from the 1939 Becker Products Company holiday banquet. Gustav held the position of president until he passed away in January of 1947. As president, Mr. Becker wanted small breweries to play a larger role in the brewing industry. His theory was that by having small breweries establish positive relations with their local communities, as the Becker Brewing and Malting Company had in Ogden, the threat of another prohibition would be decreased. Unfortunately, many of the large breweries did not share this same goal and adopted policies to put small breweries out of business. By the 1970s there was fewer than 100 breweries in the entire nation.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361 Box 011, Book 01]
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Gustav Becker; Becker Camp; Porters; Servants;
These images are selections from Gustav Becker's "Gusthekla Season 1915" Scrapbook. The images feature Gustav Becker (third in from the right) and several of his friends enjoying a camping trip. The Becker's, being a wealthy family, often brought along their African-American porter and Hispanic chef to serve them while on vacation, as shown in these photographs.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361Bx008, Book 01]
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Text; Image; StillImage;
Ogden Canyon; Indian Trail; Gustav Becker; Thekla Becker; Gusthekla;
These images are a selection form the "Gusthekla, 1915 Season" scrapbook. This page features images of Gustav Becker, his wife Thekla, and several of their friends riding horses across the Indian Trail in Ogden Canyon. Gustav and Thekla are both in the bottom right photograph. Gustav is standing on the far left and Thekla is second in from the right. The Beckers named their vacation season "Gusthekla" by combining the names of Gustav and Thekla.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, P0361, Box 007, Book 01]
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Ogden Canyon, Utah