Movie Under the Stars Survey!!

What movie would you like to see featured during next summer’s Movie Under the Stars series at the Utah State Capitol?

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Governors: George Dewey Clyde

GEORGE DEWEY CLYDE
1898–1972

George Dewey Clyde was born in 1898 in Springville, Utah. He earned a master’s degree in civil engineering and taught classes at Utah State Agricultural College (now Utah State University), that focused on hydraulic and fluid mechanics and irrigation methods. He was a successful researcher and published nearly 50 articles in engineering journals. Governor Blood appointed Clyde as the State Water Conservator in 1934, at the height of Utah’s worst drought.

As governor, Clyde emphasized strict economy in government and advocated for states’ water rights against the federal government. Utah saw some great changes during Clyde’s years as governor. He oversaw the construction of a multimillion-dollar interstate highway, the building of the University of Utah’s medical school, and the creation of Canyonlands National Park. He defended minority rights, opposing a “Sunday closing” bill, arguing that not all religions viewed Sunday as the Sabbath. He remained unfailingly dedicated to water projects in Utah during his two terms as governor.

ARTIST

Everett “Ev” Clark Thorpe (1904–1983) began his art career as a sports artist for The Deseret News and The Salt Lake Tribune. In Utah, he studied under LeConte Stewart and Calvin Fletcher. He also studied art at the Los Angeles County Art Institute, Syracuse University, and the Hans Hofmann School of Art in Massachusetts. Thorpe taught art at Utah State University for 40 years, and his work ranged from illustration to portraiture to mural projects. Thorpe painted Governor Clyde in his professional environment, standing in Utah’s arid southwest desert with plans for the Glen Canyon dam in hand.

God Bless America

Eight years after the September 11th attacks, America and it's people are still showing their reverence and respect for those lost.

The Capitol Preservation Board would like to take this time to remember all of those brave men and women who have, and are, defending our freedom today!

Thank you!

Thank you Summer Interns!

The Capitol Preservation Board would like to give a special heartfelt thanks to the summer Interns who helped put on Capitol Discovery Day!

We couldn't have done it without them!!!

Governors: Joseph Bracken Lee

The Utah State Capitol’s first floor will see changes in the upcoming weeks with the addition of biography plaques in the Hall of Governors. A biography plaque will hang next to each portrait of our Utah’s governors. We will be posting an example of what will be on the plaque every day. Stay tuned to read about your favorite Governor!

JOSEPH BRACKEN LEE
1899–1996

Joseph Bracken Lee was born in Price, Utah in 1899. He served in the army during World War I and owned successful insurance businesses and real estate. He began his political career as the mayor of Price, an office he held for 12 years. After Lee made several unsuccessful bids for Congress and governor, he was elected governor in 1948.

Lee gained national attention for his battle against federal income tax and his ideas regarding reform in state government. He made deep cuts in many state agency budgets, despite Utah’s $9 million surplus in the budget. He reorganized the welfare, highway, and education departments and created a state motor pool. A controversial governor, Lee often stated his low opinion of teachers and school administrators, which eventually united the entire educational establishment against him. Despite having some political enemies, Lee’s popularity as governor remained intact enough for him to win a second term.

After losing a bid for a third term, running on the Independent ticket, Lee continued to run for other public offices including senator and mayor. In 1959 he became the mayor of Salt Lake City and served for 12 years. When he retired at age 73, Lee had served an impressive 32 years in elective office for the state of Utah.

ARTIST

C.J. Fox is a mystery to the Capitol Preservation Board. No records remain as to when Governor Lee’s portrait was painted or even what Fox’s first name was.

More Capitol Discovery Day pic's!!!

Visit our Picasa link below for more pictures on events held throughout Capitol Discovery Day last Saturday!

Thank you Utah's Own Companies

A special thanks to the Food Vendors who offered food samples for Capitol Discovery Day!

-Haya Zushi
-Dee's Cereal
-Grandpas Kitchen
-Kathys Krackers
-Lauries Buffalo Gourmet
-Tequenos Factory LLC

It was a Success!!!

With over 5,500 people in attendance, Capitol Discovery Day was a blast!!

Events opened at Noon in both the Rotunda and Capitol Grounds. Games, and hands-on activities, allowed children and adults the opportunity to experience and explore the Capitol throughout the day.
Live music played from Noon until 8 p.m. on a state-of-the-art stage provided by Cornerstone Production.
As the activities began to end, Utahans headed down to the Southwest lawn of the Capitol grounds to listen live to the Voodoo Orchestra and prepare for the last installment of Movie Under the Stars featuring Bedtime Stories!

Free Popcorn was provided by Dan’s Foods.

Free drinks provided by the Pepsi Bottling Company.