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For the second year in a row, the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) was awarded the SHRAB Award of Merit from the Council of State Archivists (CoSA) and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). The Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board, created by the State of Utah in 1978 and administered by the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service, is tasked

When Mark Smith started two years ago at the Division of Finance (within Utah’s Department of Government Operations), there were 219 record series, most of which hadn’t been updated since their creation nearly forty years ago. Luckily for the Division, Mark is smart, meticulous, and organized, and attacked the series clean-up with a vengeance. As the project nears its end,

Congratulations to Heidi Steed, Local Government Records Specialist at the Utah State Archives, for receiving the prestigious Spotlight Award from the Society of American Archivists (SAA) in 2024! Founded in 1936, SAA is North America’s oldest and largest professional association dedicated to advancing the field of archives. This award celebrates individuals whose behind-the-scenes efforts may not often receive public recognition,

With the new school year underway, we’re thrilled to welcome a fresh group of talented interns to the Utah State Archives! Discover more about them and the projects they’ll be working on this semester: Elizabeth Schiess is a senior at Brigham Young University–Idaho studying humanities. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in either

Birth and death certificates are some of the most popular records requested and used at the Utah State Archives. For the last year, our staff has been working to accelerate providing quality access, especially online, to these valuable records as soon as they become public. In this post, we’ll explore the process from beginning to end. Records Management The Office

Earlier this year, the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) introduced a new micro-grant program that provides up to $500 for individuals to engage in archives-related professional development opportunities, such as conference attendance, workshops, and courses. This grant is open year-round to Utah residents. Visit our website for more information. The first recipient of the Professional Development Micro-Grant was

We’re thrilled to welcome Brandon Lowder as the newest member of the Utah State Archives team! Brandon joins us as an Archival Technician in the Records Center. Having previously worked at the State Capitol and for the Department of Beverages Services, he is a fantastic addition to our inactive records team. Brandon’s day-to-day responsibilities will include pulling and mailing records,

We were honored with two awards from the National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA), a professional non-profit association dedicated to the improvement of federal, state, and local government records and information management and the professional development of government records administrators and archivists. The Emerging Leader Award, which recognizes early-career records managers who have demonstrated significant service to

Although the summer just began, we’re already gearing up for the next semester! For Fall 2024, we’re offering four internship opportunities. These competitive, stipend-paid, semester-long internships are designed especially for students. Reference Internship Local Government Records Accessioning Internship (x2) Agency History Internship More Information These competitive internships require an application and interview. Internships last for one semester (between 10 and

Summer has arrived along with a new cohort of talented interns! They kicked off their internship with a tour of the Utah State Archives building, a chance to meet our staff, and time to dive into their projects with their specific advisors. Learn more about them, and the exciting projects they will be undertaking this summer, below: Leisina Wolfgramm is