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Helping to fight the Commies

1- [Lloyd, Donald P.] [Associated Food Stores] [ Grocers]. 'Radio Free Europe' junket collection. : Radio Free Europe, 1962. 41 b/w photographs [8" x 10"] 24 have typed descriptions affixed to the reverse on Radio Free Europe Fund letterhead. All images are in nice condition and have strong contrasts.

This collection of photographs documents a trip by Donald P. Lloyd to West Germany as part of his efforts to fund Radio Free Europe through Utah grocers (Lloyd founded Associated Food Stores in 1940). Images show Lloyd at various sites affiliated with the RFE, the Berlin Wall and his travel into East Germany. The majority of the images are nicely identified.

"This committee is launching a solicitation for funds this week in support of Radio Free Europe. The twenty-eight transmitter radio network, based in West Germany and Portugal, depends upon voluntary contributions from individual Americans and business firms for its year-round operations. Mr. Lloyd said: 'Its truth broadcasts are the free world's answer to the Big Lie of Communism.' Target countries for Radio Free Europe broadcasts are Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania. State headquarters for the Radio Free Europe Fund are located at 22 South Main Street , Utah." - Salt Lake Times (5/25/1962)

"Grocers throughout the state of Utah are giving a boost to the fund drive for Radio Free Europe this week by serving as collection stations for public contributions to the privately supported, anti-Communist network." - Salt Lake Times (6/1/1962).

$275

Photochrome of Oraibi Dance

2- Jackson, William Henry. [Hopi]. 53813 Antelope Priests Chanting at Kisi, Moki Snake Dance. Detroit: Detroit Photographic Company, 1902. Photochrome [17.5 cm x 23 cm] nicely matted [32.5 cm x 37 cm] Image is bright and sharp.

Nice view of a dance in the plaza at Old Oraibi on Third Mesa with a group of onlookers, in front of and on top of the pueblo.

"At near sunset of the eighth day a public dance of the Antelope priests takes place in the plaza, similar in many respects to the Snake Dance, except that corn stalks are carried by the priests instead of snakes." - George Wharton James.

Launched as a photographic publishing firm in the late 1890s, The Detroit Photographic Company, later the Detroit Publishing Company, obtained exclusive right for use of the Swiss “Photochrom” process. This process permitted the mass production of color postcards, prints, and albums for sale to the American market. In 1897, landscape photographer, William Henry Jackson, joined the firm, adding Jackson’s thousands of negatives to the photographic inventory.

$400 RPPC of Cabins at the North Rim

3- [Utah Parks Company]. Standard Cabins - North Rim Grand Canyon [Real Photo Postcard]. [Omaha, NE]: [Union Pacific Rail Road], (c.1935). Real photo postcard [14 cm x 9 cm] Back has a Union Pacific shield and 'Utah Parks Company' vertically, dividing the back. Image is sharp.

Image of the Standard Cabins at the North Rim surrounded by trees. This RPPC was produced to promote trips from the Utah Parks Company, which was a subsidiary of U.P., that ran guided loop tours of the parks and monuments of southern Utah and northern Arizona.

$20

RPPC Great White Throne

4- [Utah Parks Company]. Great White Throne - Zion Nat'l Park [Real Photo Postcard]. [Omaha, NE]: [Union Pacific Rail Road], (c.1935). Real photo postcard [14 cm x 9 cm] Back has a Union Pacific shield and 'Utah Parks Company' vertically, dividing the back. Image is sharp.

Image of maybe the most recognizable feature in Zion, The Great White Throne. This RPPC was produced to promote trips from the Utah Parks Company, which was a subsidiary of U.P., that ran guided loop tours of the parks and monuments of southern Utah and northern Arizona.

$20

Morgan Trail Map

Morgan, Dale L. Utah Historical Trails Map: The Routes of Explorers, Early Wayfarers, and Immigrant Trails Depicted in Relation to the Modern Highway System of the States. Salt Lake City: Utah Department of Publicity & Industrial Development, 1948. Map [56 cm x 44 cm] Printed in black on white paper with the historical trails labeled and printed in red. One horizontal fold and one vertical fold as issued. Minor creasing at edges of center folds. Drawn by Fehmel. Introduction by Rulon S. Howells. '8/95' in ink above title.

The verso contains a short introduction by Rulon S. Howell, and short individual descriptions of the various historical trails of Utah.

According to Saunders: “Though this was a publicity item Howells introduced it as a general trail guide, cautioning those who venture off-road to be well prepared. This map is actually not detailed enough to be much of a help to anyone intent on tracing the actual trails.”

Clearly the basis for the Utah Centennial trails map (1996) that was prepared by several members of the Utah Westerners. This is one of my personal favorite Morgan items. Very cool. Saunders 73.

$125

Across the Plains

6- Young, Erla. Betsy Buttons. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1982. Eighth edition. [28]pp. Quarto [25.5 cm] Cream illustrated wrappers printed in red and blue. The real button eyes on the cover are present. Nice map endsheets. Near fine.

Signed and dated by the author on the copyright page. Nice copy of this uncommon L.D.S. children's book that tells the story of Liza Jane and her doll, Betsy Buttons, as she travels with her family by covered wagon from Council Bluffs to the Salt Lake Valley.

"The Lord in heaven answered their prayers. The wagon trail reached the end of the journey in safety. Liza Jane and her parents came to live in the valley of the Great Salt Lake and they never had to leave their home again. What became of Betsy Buttons? Why, she is still being loved and taken care of by a sweet little girl."

$30 Rare Mimeographed LDS Song Book

Gates, Crawford M. Sacred & Secular: Choruses for Male Voices. [New York]: [National Blue Print Company], 1943. 100pp. Quarto [27 cm] Blue buckram with the title gilt stamped on the front board. Near fine. Owner name and address in black ink beneath the inscription (different name). Contents mimeographed. The names of the Mormon Male Chorus of Philadelphia for 1941 and 1942 are listed on p.[ii]. Real photograph [12.5 cm x 15.5 cm] of the Chorus is attached to p.[iv] Contains 43 songs that are divided into six sections: Hymns, Anthems, Christmas Music, Negro Spirituals, MIA Assembly Music, Secular Choruses.

Presumably a minuscule print run. We locate one institutional copy (BYU). No copies listed in OCLC. This is the first published work by the celebrated composer and arranger. Rare.

Crawford Gates (1921 – 2018) was a lifelong musician and composer who while serving an LDS mission (1940-1942) in the Eastern States he formed the Mormon Male Chorus of Philadelphia, their weekly broadcast on WFIL had a substantial impact on missionary work in the region. In 1946 Crawford began his graduate studies at University in music, while a student, Crawford was commissioned to write the musical score to the Pioneer Centennial sponsored work, ‘Promised Valley’ (He was only 25). After completing his degree, he joined the faculty of BYU, it was during this time he became friends with, and was mentored by . In 1957 Crawford composed the original score for the , which is still in use. His hymns Ring Out Wild Bells and Our Savior’s Love were included in the 1985 LDS hymnal. A celebrated and respected composer Crawford worked closely with BYU to create an archive of his nearly 900 musical works and appeared as a guest conductor on numerous occasions.

Lengthy inscription from Gates dated 1943 to the Eastern States Mission President on the front free endsheet: "To President Gustave A. Iverson and Sister Iverson, I shall never forget your inspired leadership of our Eastern States Mission, nor your sincere love of all of us who labored under your guidance. I want to give to you this book of Male Chorus arrangements which I wrote for the Mormon Male Chorus of Philadelphia for use in our missionary work in that organization, as a small token of my appreciation for all that you have done for me. With love to you both, Crawford Gates 1943."

"Dedication. This book of music is compiled and dedicated that we who have worked, prayed, sung and laughed and lived together in the Mormon Male Choruses of Philadelphia may hold and cherish the memory of the wonderful experience we had in mutual fellowship. May we never forget our trips through the East, singing the songs of Zion and praises of God to the thousands who gave us ear, the memorable testimony meetings, the happy rehearsal hours, the thrilling moments before audiences both vast and small; even the trouble we had with our cars now seems humorous. May the memory of this music we sang be a life-long token of our continued devotion to the cause in which we have labored together and at that last day may we again be united to stand before the throne and sing our praises once more before our God."

$875 Uncommon Work Signed by Cowley

8- Cowley, Matthias F. Prophets and Patriarchs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Chattanooga, TN: Ben E. Rich, [1902]. First Edition. 318pp. Duodecimo [18 cm] Green cloth with the title stamped in black on the front board. Very good. Minor rubbing to the extremities of the gently discolored boards.

Inscribed by the author on the front pastedown: "Mar. 10 - 1903. To Sister Elsie Chamberlain with the Best Wishes and Blessings of the Author, Matthias F. Cowley." This work contains 39 biographical sketches (most with portraits) of the leaders of the LDS Church up to that point.

"The biographies of the Apostles and Patriarchs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, by Apostle Matthias F. Cowley, were written for the 'Southern Star.' When the periodical suspended publication not more than half the letters from Brother Cowley had been published. The biographies which did appear, however, were very popular among the Elders and Saints of the Southern States Mission, and numerous calls came for them from the West." - from the Preface. Flake/Draper 2562.

$150

LDS Periodical Signed by the Editor

9- Nelson, Nels Lars. The Mormon Point of View. Provo: N.L. Nelson, 1904. Vol. 1, Nos. 1-4. 412pp. Sextodecimo [16 cm] Black cloth with the title gilt stamped on the front board and backstrip. Very good.

Complete run of this quarterly magazine, owned and edited by N. L. Nelson, professor of English, , to apply theology to daily living. Inscribed by the editor on the front pastedown: "To my dear friend Elsie C. Carroll - N.L. Nelson, Provo, May 13, 1918." Flake/Draper 5527.

$75

Overcoming Being Maimed signed By Grant

10- Hanks, Nymphus Coridon [Heber J. Grant]. Up from the Hills. Chicago: W.B. Conkey Company, 1921. First Edition. 32pp. Sextodecimo [15.5 cm] Green grained cloth with the title and author gilt stamped on the front board.

Signed by Heber J. Grant at the foot of a lengthy typed note that is on 'Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints' letter head, that is attached to the front free endsheet. Memoir of a man who was maimed in a mining accident and how he overcame this tragedy to become an accomplished scholar and motivational speaker. Flake/Draper 3837b.

$40

Salt Lake Views and Descriptions

11- Morton, William Albert and Charles W. Penrose [Charles Roscoe Savage]. Salt Lake City Through A Camera and What the Believe. Liverpool: Millennial Star Office, [1909]. First Edition. 24 plates + 44pp. Duodecimo [18 cm] Tan printed wrappers. Near fine.

Nicer than usually encountered view book containing 24 sharp images of Salt Lake and the surrounding area, including images of the Lucien Cutoff, Lagoon, Tintic, Bingham, Wandamere and the original LDS Hospital. The views followed by a brief description of Mormonism by Penrose. Most of the images appear to be from Charles R. Savage. Flake/Draper 5630a.

$50

Utah Views and Descriptions

12- Morton, William Albert [Charles Roscoe Savage]. Utah and Her People. Salt Lake City: Wm. A. Morton, [1899]. First Edition. [54]pp. Oblong octavo [18.5 cm x 27 cm] tan leather with the title gilt stamped on the front board. Spotting and discoloration to boards, corners rubbed, Internally nice. Possible variant - this work contains no title page and there is no evidence that any leaves are lacking. The verso of the front free endsheet contains publishing information and the cost for the three issued bindings for this work (the recto contains an advertisement for Zion's Savings and Trust Company).

Contents: 'Sketch of Utah and Mormonism' by Orson F. Whitney / 'A Typical Mormon Hymn' by Eliza R. Snow / 'What the Mormons Believe' by Franklin D. Richards / 'Resources and Attractions of Utah' by H.L.A. Culmer.' Advertisements for Rio Grande Western Railway, Zion's Bank, Oregon Shortline and George Q. Cannon and Sons on the pastedowns and endsheets.

39 views (most if not all by C.R. Savage) 13 are full-page, and the frontispiece (The Temple Block) is in color. Nice views of all the non-Mormon churches in Salt Lake City as well as views of all four LDS Temples. Uncommon views of Old Folk's Day at Lagoon, Garfield Beach Saltair and Mercur.

"No sketch of Utah would be complete, or even possible, without some reference to the Mormons, or, to give them their proper style, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; for it was that Church, persecuted in the East and pausing midway in its western flight from Nauvoo - its last foothold within the confines of civilization - that sent forth Pioneers who founded Utah, and has ever since furnished the bulk of the bone and sinew that has built up the State. Mormonism and Utah are inseparable themes; as much so as any coupling of cause and effect." - p[5]. Flake/Draper 5633.

$75 Main Street – Before & After

13- [Transportation] [Salt Lake City]. [Main Street - Salt Lake City]. [Salt Lake City Lines?], [1946]. Two large [19 cm x 23 cm] black and white photographs matted side by side in a wooden frame [27 cm x 55.5 cm]. Images have strong contrasts and the frame is in nice condition.

Both views are taken from the Boston building on Main Street looking north. The left image is titled: 'June 21, 1946 Main Street Before Track Removal by Salt Lake City Lines.' The Image on the right is titled: "Oct. 3, 1946 Main Street After Track Removal, Paving and Construction of Loading Zones by Salt Lake City Lines." The titles are shown over the Judge Building.

Nice views of Salt Lake showing a bustling mid-century Main Street. The tracks that were removed, look to be where the Trax line would be laid half century later.

$65

Western Travel Narrative

14- [Western Touring] [] [California] [Nevada] [Oregon]. Journal/Photo Album Depicting a Family Car Trip in the American West. [Caldwell ID]: 1950. [56]pp. Oblong octavo [25.5 cm x 33.5 cm] String bound boards with 'Ye Olde Family Album' on the cover. 72 views in corner mounts all are well identified in white ink beneath. 27 silver gelatins b/w photos measuring 9 cm x 13 cm. The rest are 45 commercial views [7 cm x 9 cm] that interspersed in three separate sections: : (15 views - these are tinted) - California Redwood Forest (16 views - b/w) - Redmond, Oregon (14 views - b/w). Contains lengthy descriptions neatly in white ink throughout. There are also a handful of pieces of trip related ephemera (motel letterhead, menu, etc.) in corner mounts. One mount empty.

A handsome, artful and carefully created album documenting a road trip that began September 29, 1950 in the western Idaho town of Caldwell, Idaho and continued across northern Nevada through Donner Pass into San Francisco, before heading north through the redwood forests of Northern California and arriving in Redmond, Oregon. Includes lengthy manuscript descriptions of Winnemucca, Nevada, San Francisco and the Winchester Mystery House.

"California Here We Come! The night we started on our vacation trip, I worked at the telephone office till 11 o'clock. The following morning about 15 after 4, our 'party' was under way headed for California. Our 'party' consisted of my Mother, Aunt Flora, my sister Martha Grace, Uncle Francis who did the driving, and myself. We started from Caldwell toward Jordan Valley, Oregon. My uncle and aunt were the only ones who had been very far beyond Jordan Valley, so from there on the road was unfamiliar to all. The road went straight for mile after mile, with not much scenery - mostly sagebrush and salt grass."

"After supper Mable and Josie took us over to Warren's to see television. We saw the Joe Louis - Ezard Charles boxing match. We Idaho Rumbaughs don't care for the fights but it was a treat to know that we were seeing T.V."

"Our day, in San Francisco was proverbially the most exciting of all because all of us Idahoans were there and Warren was doing the driving and taking us where we could see everything of interest..... we went to China Town for supper. All of us had eaten Chinese food but Francis + Flora + Mom. More Fun!"

"We ate late breakfast at the bus depot in Redmond and started out again. Got home about 8 o'clock that night. Mama said she thought it was the best trip she had ever been on. The rest of us agree that it was really swell."

$325

Rare Proto-Fundamentalist Work

15- [Broadbent, Joseph Leslie]. Celestial Marriage? [Salt Lake City]: 1928. Second Edition. 28pp. Duodecimo [19 cm] Original wrappers have been replaced with tan/gray wrapper with a typed label on the front. Mailing label attached to the verso of the front wrapper. Same label appears again on the final page. Offsetting to first page from label. A few notes in pencil. Preface dated June, 1928

Rare and important proto-fundamentalist work.

"During the mid-1920s, the fundamentalist movement slowly gained momentum in an unstructured way. In 1927, J. Leslie Broadbent produced a pamphlet, 'Celestial Marriage?' although he did not list himself as the compiler/author. It contained an analysis of the and a collection of quotations from discourses given between 1852 and 1890, all of which supported the practice of plural marriage." - p. 185, 'Modern and Mormon Fundamentalism.'

"To use the words of N.L. Nelson, in part, - this book is offered to the consideration of sane 'Mormons' - 'Mormons' not willing to hold convictions the premises of which in lie in other men's brains; especially when such convictions lead to the betrayal of the revelations of Almighty God and cause professing Saints to make a mockery of sacred covenants made with Him." - Preface. Flake/Draper 863.

$100