This collection contains the research and writings of Richard Roberts into the histories of Weber County, Utah and Ogden, Utah. The collection is arranged by topic.

This collection contains originals and copies of photographs collected by Dr. Richard Roberts. Most of the photographs were used in his book co-author with Dr. Richard Sadler titled “Weber County’s History.” The files may also include the caption and sidebar used in the book.

This collection contains matted photographs from an exhibit that was showcased in Special Collections during 2002.

Round trip ticket from Brigham City to Ogden, Utah and from Ogden to Salt Lake

City, Utah on the Salt Lake & Ogden Railway Co., August 5, 1914.

This collection contains an advertisement from Southern Pacific.

Sumpter Valley Railway Company records including receipts; conductor’s,

engineer’s and train delay reports; ticket stubs; and geological survey maps. The Sumpter Valley

Railway was built by David Eccles and the Oregon Lumber Co. in the early 1890s. This railway

operated from Baker City to Prairie City, Oregon, from 1891 to 1947 and carried gold ore,

lumber, cattle, passengers and supplies. Oversize manuscript drawer.

This collection consists of photographs from the Footprints of Roy, 1873-1979 by Emma Russell. The book is a history of Roy from its earliest days to present time. The photographs were donated by Emma Russell and are of early settlers and buildings. The material is for non-commercial use only.

This collection contains photographs that were used in Helen Hinckley Jones's book, Rails From the West, depicting the early railroad days in California.

The collection of photographs of early railroad pictures taken largely in Ogden and Weber County and also in Box Elder County, Utah. The photographs include maps, architectural drawings, portraits of railroad officials, panoramic views of railroads, logos, Corinne, Devil’s Slide, Promontory Point, Union Depot and Southern Pacific Shops. The pictures date late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Also the 145th Military Division is shown.

Time book for Lars Rupert Gaufin for 1892-1895. Also included is an obituary for

Lars and a family record obtained from www.familysearch.org (photocopies).