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In 2023, Reformatting Specialist Leif Johnson took on a particularly tricky audio preservation challenge: figuring out how to capture recordings made on four-track cassettes. The blog post about Leif’s work explored the unusual format and the challenges involved in figuring out how to preserve the recordings.  Now, Leif’s project is completed! Leif recently installed a new four-track cassette workstation at

Utah has been promoting its scenic, historic, and recreational attractions to visitors for generations. The Utah Office of Tourism can trace its history back to 1941, and the Utah Film Commission was established in 1974 to attract film productions to Utah, promoting the state for film, television, and commercial production while supporting Utah’s local talent, crew, and film industry. Read more about the history of the Office of

During the last month, we’ve written and updated the following inventories of historical records: Board of Education School laws, 1901-1978 Utah State Hospital Lode Star Publication, 1955-1979 Legislature. Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel Publications, 1947-1964 Division of Archives and Records Service Local Government Officials Directories, 1942-1985 Legislature Directory and rules, 1923-1985 Legislature. House of Representatives Journals, 2025 Legislature.

We’re excited to welcome Hannah Worden-Cloudt to the Utah State Archives! Hannah is a former intern who has returned to join our team as an Archives Technician. She will be working out of the Records Center, our secure records facility in Clearfield. Get to know Hannah in her own words: What is your job title and what types of things

During the last month, we’ve written and updated the following inventories of historical records: Utah State Hospital Provo Papers, 1973-1975 Salt Lake Community College (Utah) Fact Books, 1970-2015 Department of Natural Resources. Division of State Parks Annual reports, 1967-1998 District Court (Third District : Tooele County) Civil case files, 1971-1975 Legislature Laws of Utah, 2025 The following records were accessioned

The Utah Division of Archives and Records Service (DARS) is proud to announce that Records and Information Management (RIM) Consultant Renée Wilson received the 2026 Outstanding Contribution Award from the National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA) during the association’s annual conference in Philadelphia. NAGARA is a professional nonprofit association dedicated to advancing government archives, records management, and

For genealogists and researchers, a name index may be the key that unlocks a treasure trove of information. They are also far and away the easiest way to research our records. We are excited to announce a significant milestone with several new and updated name indexes. This achievement is the result of dedicated work by staff and volunteers, combined with

It may still be summer, but we’re already looking ahead to the fall semester! For Fall 2026, 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. Records Review Internship Accessioning Internship (x2) Reference Internship More

In the summer of 2023, Taylor Burnette joined the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service as the Outreach Intern, working with Outreach and Advocacy Manager Lauren Singer Katz to connect Utah’s history and records with the public. Since completing her internship, Taylor has earned her Master of Library Science degree from Indiana University Bloomington and recently began her new

Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the ones created and updated during : Office of Vital Records and Statistics Death certificates, 1975 Office of Vital Records and Statistics Birth certificates, 1924 Utah State Hospital Newsletters, 1943-2018 Salt Lake Community College (Utah) Directories and rosters, 1948-2010 Millard County (Utah). Fillmore District Registrar of Vital Statistics