The Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board Wins 2025 Award of Merit

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

Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during August: Davis County (Utah). County Surveyor Miscellaneous map collection Davis County (Utah). County Surveyor Road plans The following series inventories were updated during August 2025 by our archivists: Board of Education. Office of Education Utah Conference on Higher Education reports Board of Education.

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