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March 11, 2025

Finding Aids in the Archives: February 2025

Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during February 2025: Tooele County (Utah). Probate Court Civil and criminal docket book The following series inventories were updated during February 2025 by our archivists: Office of Vital Records and Statistics Annual reports Tooele County (Utah). Probate Court Minute books The following records were
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February 19, 2025

Finding Aids in the Archives: January 2025

Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during January 2025: District Court (Sixth District : Sanpete County) Registers of Estates Provo (Utah). Cemetery. Cemetery photograph The following series inventories were updated during January 2025 by our archivists: George Henry Dern Records District Court (Sixth District : Sanpete County) Criminal registers of
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January 14, 2025

2024 Year in Review

As we turn the page to a new year at the Utah State Archives, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the remarkable strides we made in 2024. From expanding access to Utah’s public records to supporting agencies statewide, our efforts are rooted in a shared commitment to preserving and managing the state’s history for the benefit of all Utahns. Let’s
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January 14, 2025

State Records Committee Year in Review

Last year was an exceptionally busy year for the State Records Committee! In 2024, the committee received approximately 260 appeals and issued 85 Decisions and Orders. Additionally, 65 appeals were withdrawn before a hearing because they were resolved through mediation, thanks to the hard work of the Government Records Ombudsman, Monica Minaya! 2024 Charts Most of the requesters who appealed were members of
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January 14, 2025

Meet the Spring 2025 Interns

With the start of the spring semester, we’re thrilled to welcome a fresh group of interns to our team! After a competitive application and interview process, we’re excited to introduce this talented cohort. Read on to get to know them and learn about the exciting projects they’ll be tackling this semester: Nora Beebe is a senior at the University of
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January 7, 2025

Finding Aids at the Archives: December 2024

Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during December 2024: Department of Administrative Services State employee newsletter Department of Government Operations. Division of Finance Fiscal Focus annual report The following series inventories were updated during December 2024 by our archivists: District Court (Sixth District : Sanpete County) Judgment Dockets District Court
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December 18, 2024

2024 Service Recognition Awards

The Utah State Archives and Records Service is fortunate to have an incredible team committed to preserving and providing access to records. Many of our colleagues have dedicated years to this important work, and this month we celebrated them! During our annual Service Recognition ceremony, we honored staff members who reached employment milestones with the state of Utah in 2024.
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December 9, 2024

Finding Aids at the Archives: November 2024

The following series inventories were updated during November 2024 by our archivists: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources Prairie dog recovery efforts annual reports First District Court Cache County Civil and criminal case index First District Court Cache County Criminal registers of actions First District Court Cache County Probate index Office of Vital Records and Statistics Death certificates
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December 3, 2024

ARO Spotlight: Ann Richins at SLCC

Meet Ann Richins, a dedicated professional with over nine years of service at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). After spending seven and a half years as the assistant director of the library, she transitioned to the Risk Management Department, where she took on the role of Approved Records Officer (ARO) in November 2022. For this spotlight, Ann shared shared her
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November 7, 2024

Finding Aids at the Archives: October 2024

Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during October 2024: Davis School District (Utah). Davis High School. Yearbooks Legislature. Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel State government organization charts The following series inventories were updated during October 2024 by our archivists: District Court (Fifth District : Washington County) Civil registers