Series 29860

Children's Aid Society of Utah Case information records, 1936-1985

0.70 cubic foot

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

This series contains records and notes created to document the work done regarding foster cases, adoption cases, and care provided to mothers and infants.

Scope and Content

This series contains the reports and notes created by members to document the work done regarding foster cases, adoption cases, and care provided to mothers and infants. The series includes information such as the identification of children and adoptive families, member visits to foster and adoptive homes, and reports outlining assistance given to mothers.

Arrangement

Chronological.

Access Restrictions

This series is classified as Private: This series contains personal info about parents and children that is considered private. Information about individuals over 21 is private for 75 years. Information about those under 21 is private for 100 years. (Utah Code 63G-2-310).

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Custody History

The records in this series were created by the Children's Aid Society and eventually came into the possession of Lowell Mielke. Mielke donated the records to the Utah State Historical Society in August 2011. The Historical Society then transferred the records to the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service in March 2018.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

This series was archivally processed by Janine Ross in June 2020.

Related Material

Board minutes from Children's Aid Society of Utah,
, contain general information and proposed actions regarding individuals whom are listed in the Case Information Records.

Indexing Terms

Container List

BoxFolderDescription
11978 Jan 3-1985 Mar 29; Foster case logbook
11942 Jan-1977 Dec; Foster case logbook
211936 Feb 24-1938 Mar; Infant placement notes
221946 Jan-1948 Dec; Mother-child case reports