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In 1880, the women of the Ogden 4th Ward Relief Society petitioned the Ogden City council to provide them with an acre of land for them to begin “engaging in the business of silk cultures”. The acreage to be used for cultivating mulberry trees, the essential food for silkworms. Further research suggests that the women of Ogden, like many other

This year, the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) awarded over $22,800 in grants to four organizations working to protect and share Utah’s historical records. These projects ensure that students, researchers, families, and the public can continue to explore Utah’s stories for generations to come. Here’s what the grant recipients are working on: Eccles Health Sciences Library Eccles Health Sciences

The following series inventories were updated by our archivists: Provo (Utah). City Council Ordinances and resolutions State Library Division Annual reports The following records were accessioned and may be accessed through our Reference Room:  State Library Division Annual reports, 1940-2003

While working on older birth certificates, I happened to notice an unusual residence of both parents in one from 1923: “Kambove Katanga Kongo Belgian Africa.” Normally, I’d expect parents to reside in the same place as the birth of the child. However, Mack Donald Sullivan, the son of Eugene and Lora Sullivan, was born in Salt Lake City on August

Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during January 2026: District Court (Third District : Tooele County) Probate indexes Huntington (Utah) City maps Huntington (Utah) Infrastructure maps and plans Huntington (Utah) Property maps Provo (Utah). City Council Ordinances and resolutions State Library Division State Library Board minutes Utah League of Cities

We’re excited to welcome Katie McGirt to the Utah State Archives! As our newest Archivist, she brings a strong library background, a thoughtful approach to records, and a curiosity for the stories found in Utah’s government documents. Katie joins the processing team, where she’ll work closely with records from state agencies and help prepare them for long-term preservation and access.

A new semester means new faces around the Archives! We’re delighted to welcome a talented group of interns who stood out in a competitive application and interview process. Read on to meet the spring cohort and learn about the projects they’ll be working on this semester. Richelle Morrison is a graduate student from Emporia State University, completing her Masters in

2025 was a big year at the Utah State Archives! In the spring, we welcomed the Government Records Office to our Division, expanding our team and our reach across the state. From opening more doors to Utah’s historical records to supporting agencies statewide, we’ve been busy preserving the stories and decisions that shape our state. Here’s a look back at

Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during December 2025: District Court (Third District : Tooele County) Criminal case files Provo (Utah). City Council Ordinances Salt Lake Community College (Utah) Student newspapers University of Utah (Utah) Utonian The following series inventories were updated during December 2025 by our archivists: District Court

Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during November 2025: Salt Lake Community College (Utah) Faculty and staff newsletters Salt Lake Community College (Utah) Faculty or staff authored publications Salt Lake Community College (Utah) Literary publications Salt Lake Community College (Utah) Student newsletters and magazines University of Utah (Utah) Medical School