Series 18900

Capitol Commission Harriman estate check photograph, 1911.

0.20 cubic foot

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

This is a photograph of a check for inheritance taxes from the estate of E.H. Harriman, owner of Union Pacific Railroad. This payment became the seed money for funding construction of a state capitol building. The check was dated March 1, 1911 and payable to the order of David Mattson, Treasurer, State of Utah, for seven hundred ninety-eight thousand five hundred forty- six and 85/100 dollars.

Scope and Content

This is a photograph of a check for inheritance taxes from the estate of E.H. Harriman, owner of Union Pacific Railroad. This payment became the seed money for funding construction of a state capitol building. The check was number 119; dated March 1, 1911; drawn on the Guaranty Trust Company of New York and payable to the order of David Mattson, Treasurer, State of Utah, for seven hundred ninety-eight thousand five hundred forty- six and 85/100 dollars; signed by Mary W. Harriman, executrix. The check was photographed by Shiplers Commercial Photographers, Salt Lake City.
The photograph was initially framed, and the backing stated that this photo of the check was presented to the state of Utah by Mrs. George C. Buckle in behalf of her husband, who was assistant attorney general at the time the check was made.

Arrangement

None.

Access Restrictions

This series is classified as Public.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Custody History

This photo of the check was presented to the state of Utah by Mrs. George C. Buckle in behalf of her husband, who was assistant attorney general at the time the check was made.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

Photograph was removed from its frame and acidic mat for better preservation. The backing, which noted the presentation by Mrs. George C. Buckle, was also retained. The series was processed by A.C. Cone on 3 July 1997.

Related Material

Inheritance tax record books from the Attorney General's Office, Series 136, contain more details about payment of inheritance tax from the Harriman estate (See book 1 p. 1).
Correspondence from the Capitol Commission, Series 1132, discusses the Harriman check.

Indexing Terms

Harriman, Edward Henry 1848-1909.
Utah State Capitol (Salt Lake City, Utah).

Container List

BoxDescription
11901; Edward H. Harriman check