Saufley-Goldwaters Stores Collection

Collection

Identifier: FM MSS 63

Scope and Content Note

This collection includes photographs, ephemera, news clippings, articles, legal documents, and records documenting the development of the Goldwater retail businesses, including Park Central Mall. These materials also show the economic development of central Phoenix, shopping mall operational structures, merchant associations, retail employee policies, and marketing and budget strategies. It is arranged alphabetically and chronologically within.

Dates

Creation: 1932-1992

Creator

Saufley, William E. (William Evans), 1911-2003 (Person)

Language of Materials

Material in English

Access Restrictions

To view this collection, make an appointment at least five business days prior to your visit by contacting Ask an Archivist or calling (480) 965-4932. Appointments in the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library (rm. 138) on the Tempe campus are available Monday through Friday. Check the ASU Library Hours page for current availability.

Copyright

The Arizona Board of Regents retains copyright to this collection for and on behalf of Distinctive Collections, Arizona State University Library. Requests for permissions to publish, display, or redistribute information from this collection must be submitted via our online application.

Biographical Note

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Prominent Arizona businessman and former Treasurer of Goldwaters department stores William Evans Saufley was born in Parker, Arizona on January 21, 1911. He began his career in Phoenix with Valley National Bank in 1934. Three years later he joined Goldwaters department stores and served in several executive management capacities, including President of the Park Central Trade Association. This merchant organization was created to oversee the promotional activities of the Park Central Mall.

Following his retirement from Goldwaters in 1964, Saufley joined the investment firm of Dean Witter. He was also involved in many civic activities, including the Phoenix 20-30 Club, the Phoenix Boys’ Club, and the Phoenix Thunderbirds, where he served as Big Chief in 1953. Over the years, he continued his friendship with Barry Goldwater.

William Saufley died on December 12, 2003 in Davis, California. His project to write the definitive history of the Goldwater department stores was never completed.

Full extent

3 Box(es)

Full extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Additional description

Abstract

Arrangement

This collection consists of three boxes.

Custodial History

William E. Saufley donated these materials to the Arizona Historical Foundation between 1991 and 1992.

Provenance

The Arizona Historical Foundation transferred these materials to the Arizona Collection in 2012.

Related Materials

See FM MSS 1: Personal and Political Papers of Senator Barry M. Goldwater, Series I: Correspondence for personal correspondence between William E. Saufley and Barry M. Goldwater.

Separated Materials

Personal correspondence with Barry Goldwater, Goldwater campaign memorabilia, and related materials were integrated into existing files in FM MSS 1: Personal and Political Papers of Senator Barry M. Goldwater.