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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

Every April, students in grades 4–12 from across Utah take part in Utah History Day, part of the larger National History Day (NHD) competition. Participants choose a historical topic related to an annual theme, then conduct primary and secondary research using sources from libraries, archives, and museums. Final projects are presented as an exhibit, documentary, performance, paper, or website. The

The Utah Division of Archives and Records Service is proud to announce that Dr. Genesie Miller, Executive Secretary and Archivist for the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB), has been awarded the 2025 Innovator Award from the Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists (CIMA). CIMA is a professional organization that brings together archivists, conservators, historians, and records professionals from across the

This month, we bid farewell to Allen Guglielmotto, who has served as an Archivist Technician with the Utah State Archives. Since joining the Digital Initiatives Program as a full-time employee in 2011, Allen has been a reliable and dedicated team member, committed to producing high-quality reformatting work. We are incredibly grateful for his years of service to the State of

Applications are now open for summer internships at the Utah State Archives and Records Service! These competitive, stipend-paid internships are designed especially for students. Read more about our four internship opportunities: Digital Preservation Internship Archives History Research Internship Local Government Records Accessioning Internship (x2) More Information These competitive internships require an application and interview. The session will start in June

As we turn the page to a new year at the Utah State Archives, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the remarkable strides we made in 2024. From expanding access to Utah’s public records to supporting agencies statewide, our efforts are rooted in a shared commitment to preserving and managing the state’s history for the benefit of all Utahns. Let’s