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Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during July 2025: Capitol Preservation Board Capitol cornerstone time capsule contents Lieutenant Governor Annual reports Salt Lake Community College (Utah) Class schedules Salt Lake Community College (Utah) Course catalogs The following series inventories were updated during July 2025 by our archivists: Davis County (Utah).

The Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) is excited to announce the recipients of its 2025 grant cycle! With over $21,000 awarded, four institutions across the state will be able to preserve and share important pieces of Utah’s history through digitization and improved storage. Here’s what the grant recipients are working on: Carbon County Clerk’s Office The Carbon County

When Tangee Sloan joined West Jordan in 1997, she had no idea her career would lead to preserving the city’s history—and transforming how its records are managed. Her path started in Police Records, shifted to IT for over two decades, and eventually led her to a role as City Recorder & Customer Service/Passport Manager, which she calls “the best decision

Birth certificates issued by the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics in 1912 are now indexed online! The name index is a collaborative effort of volunteers and staff of the Utah State Archives, and includes the child’s full name, parents’ full names, date of birth, sex and county. Access the Utah Birth Certificate Index to search names and view

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

Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during : Salt Lake Community College (Utah) Academic calendars The following series inventories were updated during June 2025 by our archivists: Attorney General’s Office Publications Ben Lomond Cemetery Maintenance District (Utah) Interment Record Board of Education School directories Box Elder County (Utah). County Clerk

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

Earlier this year, the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) continued its support for professional development through its Professional Development Micro-Grant Program. This grant offers up to $500 for Utah Utah students, volunteers, early career professionals, and full-time employees in the cultural heritage field to participate in archives-related opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and courses—and it’s available year-round. Three

The following series inventories were updated during May 2025 by our archivists: Beaver (Utah) Cemetery financial records Beaver (Utah) Interment register Beaver County (Utah). County Commission Minutes Bureau of Immigration, Labor and Statistics Reports Castle Dale (Utah) Cemetery records Centerfield (Utah) Sexton’s Record Grantsville (Utah) Council minutes Legislature Laws of Utah Legislature. House of Representatives Journals Legislature. Senate Journals Lieutenant