Advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner Beer (10 of 18), 1944
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker Products Company; Becker's American Pilsner; Advertising;
This advertisement depicts a scene where a man is building a model wooden ship. The text on the ad compares drinking Becker's American Pilsner to a hobby that takes one's mind off wartime worries.
Becker Products Company;
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Advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner Beer (11 of 18), 1944
This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner features an illustration of a man cleaning dishes in his kitchen with a glass of Becker's American Pilsner on the counter. The text of the advertisement describes Becker's Beer as being a good motivator to get a husband to clean the dishes. It also has the phrase, "back the attack, buy war bonds."
Becker's Products Company;
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Advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner Beer (12 of 18), 1947
This advertisement features an illustration of a man barbecuing with several bottles of Becker's American Pilsner next to the grill. The text on the advertisement suggests that bringing Becker's beer to a party will make one the most popular host.
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Advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner Beer (13 of 18), 1944
This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner features an image of Becker's Pilsner and the illustration of two cowboys shaking hands. The text on the advertisement compares Becker's Beer to a friendly western handshake.
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Advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner Beer (14 of 18), 1944
This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner features an illustration of a man telephoning his neighbor, inviting him to share a glass of Becker's beer. The text accompanying the advertisement suggests that serving a glass of Becker's makes a visit with a neighbor "friendly and informal."
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Advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner Beer (15 of 18), 1947
This advertisement for Becker's beer features the image of a down hill skier. The image is accompanied by the slogan, "Skiing is a lively and exhilarating sport... and Becker's is a sparkling, robust glass of beer!"
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Advertisement for Becker's Best (28 of 29), 1940
Becker's Best; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker Products Company; Advertising;
This is a holiday advertisement for Becker's Best featuring an image of two glasses and a bottle of Becker's Best on a silver tray with a holly wreath in the background.
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Advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner Beer (16 of 18), 1943
Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker's American Pilsner; Advertising;
This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner features an image of a hunter, his gun, and his dog, as well as, an image of Becker's Best. The text on the advertisement suggests that a hunter needs his favorite Becker's beer in addition to his dog and his gun.
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Advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner Beer (17 of 18), 1945
This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner features an image of a Utah farmer and his plow. The advertisement also features a description of the high quality barley grown by Utah farmers, which is then used by the Becker Products Company to produce their beer.
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Advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner Beer (18 of 18), 1944
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker Products Company; Becker's American Pilsner;
This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsner features the image of a cowboy rounding up three lost ponies. The text on the advertisement describes, that like a good cowboy story is enjoyable to the last page, a glass of Becker's Beer is delicious to the last sip.
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Advertisement for Becker's Soda Water, 1929
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker Products Company; Becker's Soda Water; Advertising;
This is an advertisement for the soda and soft drink beverages manufactured by the Becker Products Company during prohibition. In addition to the manufacturing of Becco, the Becker's also made a variety of sodas to help them supplement their income due to the loss of beer sales. Popular Becker sodas included: root beer, strawberry, lemon sour, cream, cherry, ginger ale, cherry and grape. The Becker's also bottled and distributed Coca-Cola.
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Advertisement for Becker's Best (29 of 29), c. 1910
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker's Best; Advertising;
This is an advertising proof for Becker's Best Beer. It features a colored illustration of a bottle of Becker's Best and the slogan "It's here, Becker's Beer."
Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
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Letter to the Becker Brewing and Malting Company from the Fred J. Rieger and Company (1 of 2), 1917
Prohibition; Fred J. Rieger and Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Liquor License, Rieger's Whiskey;
This letter from Fred J. Rieger, a Salt Lake City whole sale liquor dealer, to the Becker Brewing and Malting Company complains about the state required renewal of liquor licenses on July 30, 1917, even though all alcohol will be banned in Utah just two days later. Prohibition in Utah began on August 1, 1917 as stipulated by the Young Prohibition Bill, which was passed in the Utah state legislature earlier that year. The letter also reveals the urgency felt by those in the liquor business. The letter, rather frantically, implores the Becker's to write their state congressmen and senators as soon as possible and request that this issue of the licenses be resolved.
Fred J. Reiger and Company;
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Salt Lake City, Utah
Letter to the Becker Brewing and Malting Company from the Fred J. Rieger and Company (2 of 2), 1917
Prohibition; Becco; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Fred J. Reiger and Company;
This letter from the Fred J. Reiger and Company to the Becker Brewing and Malting Company implores them to consider the Fred J. Reiger Company as an agent for their non-intoxicating beverages. Many businesses that produced and sold alcohol went out of business after the enactment of prohibition because unlike the Becker Brewing and Malting Company, they could not find an alternative source of revenue.
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Letter from the William Uhlmann and Company to the Becker Brewing and Malting Company, 1917
Prohibition; Hops; William Uhlmann and Company; California; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
This letter discusses the prohibition bill passed in Utah and a similar measure that was considered in California. The letter also contains a paragraph about placing an order of hops for the short time in which the Becker's could continue to produce beer. This letter shows that prohibition was a national trend and that it impacted many businesses, such as farmers, in addition to brewers, distillers and liquor retailers.
William Uhlmann and Company;
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Santa Rosa, California; Ogden, Utah
Bulletin from the United States Brewers' Association, 1917
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; prohibition; United States Brewers' Association;
This bulletin from the United States Brewers' Association, the largest amalgamation of brewers interests at the time, announces several bills regarding prohibition circulating in the United States House of Representatives. Two of the bills prohibited all forms of advertisement for intoxicating beverages from being delivered by the United States Post Office. In addition to the text of the bills, the bulletin contains excerpts of several organizations' reactions to the proposed legislation. Most dissenters argued it set a precedent for the limitation of freedom of the press. This bulletin provides a sample of the types of arguments and language used by the anti-prohibitionists leading up to the passage of the Volstead Act in 1919. Gus Becker was an active member in the United States Brewers' Association, serving as a board member for many years. He eventually became the organization's president from 1939 to 1947.
United States Brewers' Association;
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New York, New York; Ogden, Utah
Letter Regarding Investments in the Becker Brewing and Malting Company (1 of 2), 1894
Capital stock; loan; F. Madlener; Gustav Becker;
This letter to Gustav Becker concerns the investments made by F. Madlener in the Becker Becker Brewing and Malting Company. Mr. Madlener had invested $2,600 in the Becker Brewing and Malting Company by 1894. This letter also included a loan to Gustav Becker for $600. Raising capital funds was essential for the Becker's in the early years of their brewery. By receiving funding from both Eastern and local investors, they were able to modernize and increase the size of their brewing facilities.
F. Madlener;
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Chicago, Illinois; Ogden, Utah
Letter Regarding Investments in the Becker Brewing and Malting Company (2 of 2), 1893
This letter to Gustav Becker concerns the investments made by F. Madlener in the Becker Becker Brewing and Malting Company. Raising capital funds was essential for the Becker's in the early years of their brewery. By receiving funding from both Eastern and local investors, they were able to modernize and increase the size of their brewing facilities.
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Stock Certificate for Becker Products Company, 1931
Stock Certificate; Thekla B. Becker; Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
This is a certificate which signifies ownership of a one dollar share in the Becker Products Company. This stock certificate was owned by Thekla B. Becker. Thekla Becker was the wife of Gustav L. Becker. The certificate indicates that the Becker Product Company has two-hundred thousand dollars in captial stock.
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Stock Certificate for the Becker Brewing and Malting Company, 1904
Stock Certificate; Gustav L. Becker; John S. Becker; E.N. Allison Jr.;
This is stock certificate number 15 for the Becker Brewing and Malting Company. It signifies that E. N. Allison Jr. owns twenty shares of capital stock or twenty-thousand dollars worth of the Company. The certificate is signed by J. S. Becker and G. L. Becker.
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Albert E. Becker; Wallet;
This is the wallet of Albert E. Becker. It is made from russet colored leather. The interior is engraved with his initials in gold print. The inside is lined with purple silk.
Unknown;
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Becker Brewing and Malting Company Wallet, c. 1910
Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Wallet;
This is a wallet made from black leather is engraved with the phrase "Compliments of Becker Brewing & Malting Co. Ogden, Utah."
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A Little Journey Through the Home of Becco, c. 1925
Becker's Becco; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker Products Company; Pamphlet;
This pamphlet describes the history, the founders, and the conditions in which Becker's Becco is made. It provides photographs of the Becker Products Company factory, the original Becker plant, John Becker and his sons, photos of the factory interior, various photos of Ogden, and the Becker's family recreation. The pamphlet was printed by Scoville Press in Ogden, Utah.
Scoville Press; Becker Products Company;
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Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Golden Jubilee;
This document celebrates fifty years of continuous operation for the Becker Brewing and Malting Company. The booklet outlines the history of the company, from 1890 to 1940. The booklet also pays tribute to prominent Becker employees and the quality ingredients used in the creation of Becker's products. The booklet also celebrates Gus Becker's sporting and civic achievements.
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Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; The Brewery;
This is an advertising handout for The Brewery, a tavern that operated at the Becker Brewing and Malting Factory between its closing, and the demolishing of the buildings in 1984. The handout has the weekly specials of the bar and the price of a pitcher and a schooner.
Distribco;
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Salt Lake City, Utah; Ogden, Utah;
Financial Documents for the Becker Products Company and the Becker Brewing and Malting Company, 1962 to 1975
Financial Documents; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker Products Company; Liquidation;
This folder contains financial documents from the liquidation of the Becker Companies in Ogden and Evanston. The documents contain expenses and surpluses for various categories such as salaries, advertising, and payments. The folder also contains several tax documents and hand written notes about expenses.
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Ogden, Utah; Evanston, Wyoming;
Becker Products Company Financial Documents, 1959 to 1960
Finances; Albert E. Becker; Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company;
This binder contains several documents concerning the finances of the Becker Products Company in 1960. The balance sheets show revenue loss from 1959, an indication of the slow decline of the Company. A letter of condolence was inserted in the binder regarding the death of Albert E. Becker in 1961. There is also a contract detailing the purchase of Gustav Becker's shares in the company and the appointing of Albert Becker's sons as officers of the Company.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records Addendum, CAINEMSS31Addendum Series 03, Box 004, Folder 7]
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Liquidation of the Becker Products Company Documents, 1953 to 1977
Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Liquidaiton; Financial Company;
This series of documents comes from a folder of material regarding the liquidation of the Becker Products Company in the 1970s. The folder belonged to Marjorie Seeger. These documents include financial notes, company minute meetings from 1959 and 1977, and tax documents.
Marjorie Seeger;
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Ogden, Utah;
Price Fixing; Contract; Pabst Brewing Company; W. J. Lemp Brewing Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Anheuser-Busch Company; Schlitz Brewing Company; Fred J. Kiesel; George Landsberg; J. F. McCarron;
This document is a contract between the major beer distributors of Ogden, Utah. Fred J. Kiesel, George Landsberg, J. F. McCarron and the Becker Brewing and Malting Company agreed to not sell Eastern beer for less than ten dollars a barrel, or eleven dollars a barrel on bottled beer. Fred J. Kiesel was the Ogden distributor for the Pabst Brewing Company, George Landsberg represented the W. J. Lemp Brewing Company, J. F. McCarron sold Schlitz Brewing Company products, and the Becker Brewing and Malting Company held the local agency for the Anheuser-Busch Company.
Fred J. Kiesel, George Landsberg, J. F. McCarron, Becker Brewing and Maltinc Company;
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Tied-house; Isaac Treger; Gustav L. Becker; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Saloon;
This contract outlines an agreement between Gustav L. Becker and Isaac Treger about the establishment of a tied-house. A tied-house was a saloon or bar where a brewery supplied capital and funds to open the establishment. In exchange for the loan, the proprietor would agree to exclusively serve the brewery's products. Tied-houses were a very popular tactic employed by breweries in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Tied-houses were outlawed upon the repeal of the 18th Amendment.
Gustav L. Becker;
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Tied-house; Saloon; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Gustav L. Becker; G. F. Thompson; 25th Street;
This contract is an agreement between the Becker Brewing and Malting Company and G. F. Thompson regarding the establishment of an Ogden tied-house. A tied-house was established when the proprietor of a bar or saloon agreed to exclusively serve the products of a specific brewery or distillery in exchange for funds and capital. G. F. Thompson's establishment was located at 214 25th Street in Ogden, Utah. Tied-houses were a very popular tactic employed by breweries in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Tied-houses were outlawed upon the repeal of the 18th Amendment.
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Blueprint for a Compression System, c. 1900
Compression System; Machinery; Brewing; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Willard J. Woodcock Refrigerating Machinery; New York; Ogden;
This is a blueprint for a mechanical compression system designed to be used in a brewery. This machine was manufactured by Willard J. Woodcock Refrigerating Machinery in New York City, New York. In an effort to be as modern as possible, the Becker Brewing and Malting Company purchased the most up to date machinery in the brewing industry. By 1906 the Becker Brewing and Malting Company factory was outfitted with similar equipment used by the large Eastern breweries.
Willard J. Woodcock Refrigerating Machinery;
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Ogden, Utah; New York City, New York;
Blueprint for a Counter-Pressure Racking Apparatus, 1894
Counter-Pressure Racking Apparatus; H. Torchiani; New York City; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Brewing;
This is a blueprint for a counter-pressure racking apparatus designed to be used in a brewery. This machine was manufactured by H. Torchiani in New York City, New York. A counter-pressure racking apparatus was used to assist in the filling of kegs with beer. In an effort to be as modern as possible, the Becker Brewing and Malting Company purchased the most up to date machinery in the brewing industry. By 1906 the Becker Brewing and Malting Company factory was outfitted with similar equipment used by the large Eastern breweries.
H. Torchiani;
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New York City, New York; Ogden, Utah;
Becker's Unita Club Beer Rocky Mountain Conference Football Schedule, 1935
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Advertising%3B+Becker+Brewing+and+Malting+Company%3B+Rocky+Mountain+Conference%3B+Football%3B+Denver%3B+Colorado+University%3B+Colorado+State%3B+Utah+University%3B+Colorado+College%3B+Utah+State%3B+Brigham+Young%3B+Greeley+State%3B+Wyoming%3B+University%3B+Colorado+Mines%3B+Western+State%3B+Montana+State%3B+Unita+Club%3B">Advertising; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Rocky Mountain Conference; Football; Denver; Colorado University; Colorado State; Utah University; Colorado College; Utah State; Brigham Young; Greeley State; Wyoming; University; Colorado Mines; Western State; Montana State; Unita Club;
This document is a calendar for the dates and locations of football games between the Rocky Mountain Conference universities and colleges. The calendar served as an advertisement for Becker's Unita Club Beer. The Rocky Mountain Conference schools included: Denver, Colorado University, Colorado State, Utah University, Colorado College, Utah State, Brigham Young, Greeley State, Wyoming University, Colorado Mines, Western State, and Montana State.
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Evanston, Wyoming;
Becker Products Company Bottles (1 and 2), c. 1920
Bottles; Artifacts; Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Ogden; Becco; Soda;
These artifacts are two empty glass bottles from the Becker Products Company. The phrase "Becker Products Co. Ogden, Utah" is printed across the top of the bottles in raised glass. Along the bottom edge are the words, "contents 7 fluid ounces." The word "Becker's"is printed in cursive on the bottom of both bottles. The bottles most likely contained Becco or a flavored soda beverage.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records, CAINEMSS31 Artifacts, Box 001]
Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records
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Becker Products Company Artifacts Group Photo, c. 1920 to 1940
Artifacts; Bottle Opener; Bottles; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Becker's Mellow Beer; Becco;
This is a group photograph of the artifacts in the Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records. It features two bottles and a bottle opener. The two empty glass bottles are from the Becker Products Company. The phrase "Becker Products Co. Ogen, Utah" is printed across the top of the bottles in raised glass. Along the bottom edge are the words, "contents 7 fluid ounces." The word "Becker's"is printed in cursive on the bottom of both bottles. The bottles most likely contained Becco or a flavored soda beverage. The bottle opener is made from stainless steel and is engraved with the phrase, "Becker's Mellow Beer."
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records, Call Number]
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Becker Products Company Bottle (1 of 2), c. 1920
Becco; Artifacts; Becker Products Company; Becker Brewing and Malting Company; Bottle;
This artifact is an empty Becker Products Company bottle. The phrase "Becker Products Co. Ogen, Utah" is printed across the top of the bottle in raised glass. Along the bottom edge are the words, "contents 7 fluid ounces." The word "Becker's"is printed in cursive on the bottom of the bottle. The bottle most likely contained Becco or a flavored soda beverage.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records, CAINEMSS31 Artifacts Box 001, Item 001]
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Becker Products Company Bottle (2 of 2), c. 1920
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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.
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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Chicago, Illinois
Warranty Deed to the Schellhas Brewing Company (1 of 2), 1890
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 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.
John Tyler;
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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Warranty Deed to the Schellhas Brewing Company (2 of 2), 1891
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 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.
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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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;
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, [Physical collection title, Call Number]
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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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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.
Ogden Standard-Examiner;
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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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 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;
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Ogden, Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah;
"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.
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 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;
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]
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Evanston, Wyoming