Peep O'Day: A Salt Lake Magazine of Science, Literature, and Art

This is the first periodical published west of the Rocky Mountains. Volume 1, Issue 1, published October 20, 1864, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Published by E.L.T. Harrison and E.W. Tullidge in the 20th Ward, this magazine featured articles on science, literature, and art. Notably, the first article in this issue is Benjamin Disraeli's "Miriam Alroy, A Tale of the Jewish Captive." The magazine ran for six issues and was financially supported by Salt Lake City's leading gentiles, including Col. Sam Kahn. It was printed at Fort Douglas.

Associated People/Businesses

  • Disraeli, Benjamin, 1804-1881
  • Peep O'Day: A Salt Lake Magazine of Science, Literature, and Art
  • Kahn, Sam

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 8, Folder 11