Meet Katie: Our New Archivist

We’re excited to welcome Katie McGirt to the Utah State Archives! As our newest Archivist, she brings a strong library background, a thoughtful approach to records, and a curiosity for the stories found in Utah’s government documents. Katie joins the processing team, where she’ll work closely with records from state agencies and help prepare them for long-term preservation and access.

A new semester means new faces around the Archives! We’re delighted to welcome a talented group of interns who stood out in a competitive application and interview process. Read on to meet the spring cohort and learn about the projects they’ll be working on this semester. Emily Kovacic is currently pursuing her Master’s of Folklore at Utah State University, where

2025 was a big year at the Utah State Archives! In the spring, we welcomed the Government Records Office to our Division, expanding our team and our reach across the state. From opening more doors to Utah’s historical records to supporting agencies statewide, we’ve been busy preserving the stories and decisions that shape our state. Here’s a look back at

We’re excited to welcome Alyssa Stringham to the Utah State Archives! As our newest Records and Information Management (RIM) Specialist, she brings hands-on experience, curiosity, and a genuine love for helping others navigate their records. Alyssa joins the RIM Services Program team, where she’ll support state agencies and dive into the stories preserved in Utah’s public records. Get to know

Applications are now open for spring semester internships at the Utah State Archives and Records Service! These competitive, stipend-paid, semester-long internships are designed especially for students. Read more about our four internship opportunities: Records Review Internship Accessioning Internship (x2) Cultural Heritage Research Internship More Information These competitive internships require an application and interview. Internships last for one semester (between 10

For the third consecutive year, the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) has received the State Historical Records Advisory Board Award of Merit from the Council of State Archivists (CoSA) and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). The Award of Merit recognizes outstanding efforts by state boards to strengthen the preservation and use of historical records. Utah’s

School is back in session and we’re excited to welcome a new cohort of talented interns to the Utah State Archives! Learn more about them, and the exciting projects they will be undertaking this semester, below: Andrew Smith is a recent graduate who enjoys art, history, web design, and user experience. He’s especially interested in learning more about what makes

It may still be summer, but we’re already looking ahead to the fall semester! For Fall 2025, we’re excited to offer four competitive, stipend-paid internships designed for students interested in archives, public history, and digital access. These semester-long, in-person opportunities provide hands-on experience with historical records and mentorship from professional staff. Digital Preservation Internship Records Accessioning Internship (x2) USHRAB Internship

The Utah State Archives is excited to welcome Lonny Pehrson as the new Director of the Government Records Office! In this role, Lonny will oversee the daily operations of the Government Records Office, adjudicate GRAMA (Government Records Access and Management Act) appeals hearings, supervise the Government Records Ombudsman and staff, and serve as a key resource on records access and

Summer is here—and so is our newest cohort of talented interns! They kicked off the season with a tour of the Utah State Archives building, met our staff, and dove into their projects with guidance from their individual advisors. Get to know them and the exciting work they’ll be doing this summer: Austen Bergstrom is currently pursuing a master’s degree