United States. Board of Registration and Election in the Territory of Utah Letterbooks, i 1883-1895.

These reels contain letterbook copies of the outgoing correspondence of the Utah Commission. The Utah Commission was established under the federal anti-polygamy act known as the Edmunds Act in 1882. The same act vacated all offices and prevented polygamists from registering to vote, voting, or holding office; the Utah Commission was given oversight of all election related activities to ensure compliance with the act.

These letterbooks include cover letters to accompany election notices and pay vouchers. Most of the correspondence relates to registration instructions and determinations, appointments of election officers, resignations, the canvas of returns, polygamy convictions, and the Women's Christian Industrial Home. The industrial home was created to provide refuge and job training for polygamous wives and children; the Utah Commission served as part of its board.