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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…
Flyers and business cards in IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
Photograph of an irrigation ditch in Logan, Utah. Photographer was George Turpin. Taken some time between 1896 and 1916.
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.
The host of the Nowruz kick-off event stands next to a rack of colorful outfits for sale.
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…
One side of the outdoor haft-seen table, decorated with flowers, apples, and a painting of a woman in Qajar period costumes.
A group of women in traditional Nowruz costumes pose for a photo next to the large haft-seen table.
Nowruz attendees and a local journalist photograph a young girl in traditional costumes, as other people take photos next to the outdoor haft-seen.
People take selfies with a larger fire as others in attendance look on, perhaps waiting their turn.
A group of young women talk and laugh next to the mosque decorations for the birthday of the prophet's daughter, Zahra.
Three teenage girls, with long hair colored in shades of fire, look on to the beach as different activites are in progress. On the rights side a few people jump over a row of small fires; on the left a family eats aash reshteh at a picnic table.
Socializing after attending sermons and mourning rituals in IMAN (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
Men and women attending the IMAN's Friday Prayer (Iranian-American Muslim Association of North America).
Grils taking by the ceremonial fire towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
Glassware and decorative items are displayed behind the window of an Iranian gift shop in Westwood. The Farsi text at the bottom reads "The best and fairest buyer in all town"
Several boxes of Lavashak (fruit rolls) are set on the table next to two styles of samovar and an Iranian style rice-cooker.
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…
The Freedom sculpture, inspired by the Cyrus cylinder (a symbol of the Iranian pre-Islamic identity) installed on Santa Monica Blvd just outside of Beverly Hills. The sculpture is surrounded by tall office buildings.
A food stalls selling a selection of Iranian foods at the event. From right to left, the table includes trays of tossed salad, Gheimeh, saffron rice, Kabob Koobideh & grilled tomatoes, and ash reshteh.
Congregants distribute flyers during the Shia procession, stating "there is no place for terrorism in Islam." The flyers include a quote from the Quran 5:32 that reads: "...whosoever kills an innocent human being, it shall be as if he killed all…
Two flyers left under the chairs at the Nowruz celebration venue. The flyer in English is a sponsored ad for the Nowruz event. The flyer in Farsi advertises "the first Iranian-Italian" buffet and catering service in the area.
The Anti-Islamic Republic of Iran rally in the Westwood area, LA. Flags of the last Iranian monarchy toppled by the 1979 Iranian revolution that led to the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Most demonstrators root for the reestablishment…
A Lamborghini on the procession route with a red flag on the hood that read "labbayk ya Hussain." The phrase is used in commemoration of the Shia Imam and means "I am at your service, O Hussain."
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…
Young children play and jump over the fire with adults helping or supervising.
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…
The Farsi signs for an Iranian bookstore and a beauty salon on Westwood blvd.
Several outfits in traditional style for sale at a private Nowruz Kickoff event. The outfits are meant to be donned during the Nowruz Spring Walk hosted by the Farhang Foundation on the UCLA campus. The turquoise ensemble in the photo has a $175…
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.
Barbies and Ken Dolls in traditional clothing make an appearance on the haft-seen table next to colored eggs and wheat sprouts.
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.