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Every year in April, 4th through 12th grade students from across the state embark on a research project for Utah History Day, part of the larger National History Day (NHD) contest. Students choose a historical topic related to the annual theme, and then conduct primary and secondary research in libraries, archives, and museums. The final projects are presented in one of five ways: an

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 three internship opportunities: Reference Internship Local Government Records Accessioning Internship (x2) More Information These competitive internships require an application and interview. The session will start in June and end in August, with

In the 2024 session, the Utah Legislature made several updates to the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). Here are the highlights.  Representative Loubet sponsored HB 266 which updates the Government Records Ombudsman statute and the GRAMA appeals process to include the Ombudsman. This bill also removed the State Records Committee from being a necessary party to a petitioner

The Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) is awarding grants of up to $7,500 to cultural heritage organizations, non-profits, and government institutions who undertake time-limited archival projects. USHRAB grants fund projects that preserve and/or provide access to historical records that reflect Utah’s diverse populations and histories. To date, USHRAB has awarded more than $400,000 in grant funding for Utah-based

We kicked off 2024 with a new round of interns! Let’s get to know our newest cohort… Austen Bergstrom recently graduated from Utah State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in history. This fall, he plans on pursuing his master’s degree in history. As in-office intern, Austen will have the chance to work with our Reference & Access Program

Here at Utah State Archives, our goal is to ensure the ongoing care and management of the public records that we hold in trust for the citizens of Utah. As we end another year, we take a moment to reflect and share our wins over the past twelve months. In 2023 our staff… This year we also said goodbye to

The Utah State Archives and Records Service is lucky to have a dedicated staff—many of whom have been with us for years! This month we hosted a Service Recognition ceremony to congratulate those who achieved a milestone on their employment with the state in 2023. State Archivist and Division Director Ken Williams presented the awards along with special guest Marvin

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate the Utah Archives Month theme of food! Here are some of our favorite moments from October: Before the emergence of one-stop shop supermarkets, a variety of local grocers, butchers, and bakers in Salt Lake City delivered goods directly to customers’ homes. Ornate billheads give a glimpse into the kinds of food and sundries

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 three internship opportunities: Local Government Records Accessioning Internship Records Retention and Appraisal Internship Reference Internship More Information These competitive internships will require an application and interview. Internships last for one

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: Lauryn Whipple recently graduated from the University of Utah with her Bachelors in History and has worked at the Natural History Museum of Utah