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.
Gustav Becker;
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 Brewing and Malting Company Records Collection
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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 (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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Ogden, Utah
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 (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, 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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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 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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"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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Ogden, Utah;
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
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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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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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 (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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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 (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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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 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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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.
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 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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Katherine Becker;
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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This photograph shows Helen Becker, Gustav and Thekla Becker's youngest child, playing with several puppies.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Gustav Lorenz Becker Photograph Collection, Call Number]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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 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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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
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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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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Liquidation of the Becker Brewing and Malting Company Legal Contract, 1919
Legal; Liquidation; Petition; Gustav Becker; Albert E. Becker; Chester C. Wilcox; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Evanston;
This contract outlines the legal processes for liquidating the Becker Brewing and Malting Company of Evanston, Wyoming. A vote was taken by the shareholders on January 15, 1919 to liquidate the company. The decision was made in response to increasing prohibition threats. All of the land, buildings, equipment, stocks, vehicles, furniture and supplies were auctioned off and the profit was divided amongst the shareholders. This document details the assets to be sold, who purchased them, and what each shareholder's portion was to be. Gustav Becker personally purchased the right, title, interest and estate of the Becker Brewing and Malting Company for a sum of $70,000.
Chester C. Wilcox;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records, CAINEMSS31 Series 03, Box 008, Folder 01, Item 001]
Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records
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Becker Brewing and Malting Company Corporate Records, 1933
Corporate Records; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Corporate Minutes; Evanston, Wyoming;
This bound book contains the corporate records of the Becker Brewing and Malting Company of Evanston, Wyoming. The Evanston factory was reincorporated upon the repeal of prohibition in 1933. This series of documents contains the company's charter and the minutes of corporate meetings that occurred from May 15, 1933 to December 13, 1962. The company was incorporated in Delaware rather than Wyoming.
The Corporation Trust Company;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records, CAINEMSS31 Series 03, Box 008, Book 01]
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Wilmington, Delaware; Evanston, Wyoming;
"Historic brewery's saga ending" Ogden Standard-Examiner Article, 1984
Ogden Standard-Examiner; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Albert E. Becker; Demolition; Louise Becker Beck;
This newspaper section has several articles regarding the Becker Brewing and Malting Company. The article at the top of the page, entitled "Historic Brewery's saga ending" describes the demise of the Becker Brewing and Malting Company and the demolition of the old brew plant. The other article entitled "Becker's was colorful, family-run business" is an interview with Louise Becker Beck, the daughter of Albert E. Becker about her family. The second article continues on page 3F.
Ogden Standard-Examiner;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records, CAINEMSS31 Series 03, Box 007, Folder 08, Item 001]
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Becker Brewing and Malting Company Correspondence with Utah Attorney General Dan B. Shields, 1917
Prohibition; Dan B. Shields; Utah Attorney General; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
This series of letters contains information regarding the enactment of Utah's 1917 prohibition laws. The Becker Brewing and Malting Company wrote to the Attorney General of Utah asking if they could produce beer in Utah for resale in other states. Their request was denied by Mr. Shields.
Dan B. Shields; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Physical collection title, Call Number]
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Ogden, Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah;
Utah Agricultural College Correspondence with Becker Brewing and Malting Company, 1914
Utah Agricultural College; Beer; Bottles; Credit; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Mark Johnson;
This series of correspondence between Mark Johnson and the Becker Brewing and Malting Company concerns credit on returned bottles in exchange for a discount on a barrel of beer. Mark Johnson was an employee of the Utah Agricultural College. The language in this correspondence is very typical for ordering beer and for resolving customer issues with the Becker Brewing and Malting Company.
Mark S. Johnson; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records, CAINEMSS31 Series 01, Box 016, Folder 35]
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Ogden, Utah; Logan, Utah
Becker Headline from the Ogden Standard-Examiner, 1943
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker Products Company; Gustav Becker; Western Brewing and Distributing;
This copy of the Ogden Standard-Examiner features several stories about Gustav Becker. The copy was split in two halves, page one is the top half and the second page is the bottom half. The articles praise Gustav Becker's contribution to the western and national brewing industry.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records, CAINEMSS31 Oversized Box 002, Folder 11, Item 001]
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"Beehive State Brew" Salt Lake Tribune Article, 2007
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker Products Company; Del Vance; Stan Sanders; Salt Lake Tribune; Wagener Brewing Company; Fisher Brewing Company;
In 2007 the Salt Lake Tribune featured a story on Stan Sanders' collection of historical Utah brewing paraphernalia. The article also highlights several of the major historical breweries in Utah including the Becker Brewing and Malting Company, Fisher Brewing Company and the Wagener Brewing Company. Del Vance's book, "Beer in the Beehive" is also discussed.
Salt Lake Tribune;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records, CAINEMSS31 OV, Box 002, Folder 10, Item 001]
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Salt Lake City, Utah
Gustav Lorenz Becker; Ogden State Bank; Ogden State Bank Thrift Association; Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
The Thrifton is the bulletin of the Ogden State Bank thrift society. This issue features a life sketch of Gustav Lorenz Becker on page four. Gustav Becker was a director of the Ogden State Bank for over thirty years in addition to being president of the Becker Brewing and Malting Company.
Ogden State Bank Thrift Association;
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Warranty Deed to the Becker Brewing and Malting Company, 1896
Warranty Deed; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Henry H. Rolapp;
This contract signs over several tracts of land to the Becker Brewing and Malting Company. Henry H. Rolapp and Martha H. Rolapp sold several lots to the Becker Brewing and Malting Company for six hundred and thrity-five dollars.
John Tyler;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Physical collection title, CAINEMSS31 Oversized Box 002, Folder 08, Item 009]
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Warranty Deed to the Schellhas Brewing Company (2 of 2), 1891
Contract; Deed; William Schellhas; Matthew S. Browning; M. A. Browning; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Ogden;
This deed records the lots purchased by William Schellhas of the Schellhas Brewing Company from Matthew S. Browning and M. A. Browning in 1891. William Schellhas was a business partner of the Becker family when they resided in Winona, Minnesota. William Schellas established the Schellhas Brewing Company along the Ogden River in 1890. A few years later he sold his shares in the company to Gustav Becker and the Schellhas Brewing Company became the Becker Brewing and Malting Company.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records, CAINEMSS31 Oversized Box 002, Folder 08, Item 007]
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Warranty Deed to the Schellhas Brewing Company (1 of 2), 1890
This deed records the lots purchased by William Schellhas of the Schellhas Brewing Company from Matthew S. Browning and M. A. Browning in 1890. William Schellhas was a business partner of the Becker family when they resided in Winona, Minnesota. William Schellhas established the Schellhas Brewing Company along the Ogden River in 1890. In 1891, he sold his shares in the company to Gustav Becker and the Schellhas Brewing Company became the Becker Brewing and Malting Company.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records, CAINEMSS31 Oversized, Box 002, Folder 08, Item 006]
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Becker Products Company Bottle Opener, c. 1940
Bottle Opener; Artifacts; Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
This artifact is a bottle opener engraved with "Becker's Mellow Beer," on both sides. The bottle opener was made by a company called EKCO based out of Chicago. One end of the bottle opener is used to remove crowns from glass bottles. The end with a point is used to punch a hole in the top of a tin can.
Becker Products Company;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records, CAINEMSS31 Artifacts Box 001, Item 003]
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