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Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during July 2024: Inventory of Probate case files from District Court (Sixth District : Wayne County), 1896- The following series inventories were updated by our archivists: Inventory of Upper Colorado River project case files from Governor (1957-1965 : Clyde), 1957-1964. Inventory of Annual Comprehensive

In May, the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) met to review 2024-2025 grant funding applications. The Board received many engaging applications detailing a variety of historical records that organizations across Utah hope to make accessible to the public. With roughly $29,000 to give, the Board received requests totaling over $37,000. We are now thrilled to announce this year’s

The Utah State Digital Archives offers free public access to a wide range of valuable records online. As we conclude our fiscal year, we are proud to showcase our achievements and results. By leveraging mass digitization and strategic partnerships, we ensure patron needs are met while preserving archival context and original order. With worldwide online access, you can conduct research

The following series inventories were updated during June 2024 by our archivists: Inventory of Colorado River Commission case files from Attorney General’s Office, 1925-1963. Inventory of Water resources reports from State Planning Board, 1912-1941. Inventory of Brief Sketch of the History of Salt Lake City from Salt Lake City (Utah). City Recorder, 1881. Inventory of Water Resources flood control hearings

Meet Anna Crookston, the City Recorder for South Jordan. Anna is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the city’s records management program, and has earned a reputation for being innovative, adaptable and not afraid to embrace new technologies. Anna was kind enough to chat with us about the lessons that she has learned in her career, how she faces new challenges,

Although the summer just began, we’re already gearing up for the next semester! For Fall 2024, we’re offering four internship opportunities. These competitive, stipend-paid, semester-long internships are designed especially for students. Reference Internship Local Government Records Accessioning Internship (x2) Agency History Internship More Information These competitive internships require an application and interview. Internships last for one semester (between 10 and

On March 19, House Bill 491 for the Government Data Privacy Act was signed by the Governor of Utah. The bill provides for the creation of a Utah Privacy Governing Board and the creation of the Office of Data Privacy, which is responsible for assisting state agencies in implementing privacy practices, including compliance with legislation, facilitating data subject rights and individuals’ control of their

Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during May 2024: Department of Cultural and Community Engagement. Division of Arts and Museums. Folk Arts Program Carbon County Project Department of Cultural and Community Engagement. Division of Arts and Museums. Folk Arts Program Sanpete County Project The following series inventories were updated during

Summer has arrived along with a new cohort of talented interns! They kicked off their internship with a tour of the Utah State Archives building, a chance to meet our staff, and time to dive into their projects with their specific advisors. Learn more about them, and the exciting projects they will be undertaking this summer, below: Leisina Wolfgramm is

The following series inventories were updated during April by our archivists: Inventory of Birth register from Piute County (Utah). County Clerk, 1898 Inventory of Case files from Public Service Commission, 1917- Inventory of Death certificates from Office of Vital Records and Statistics, i 1904- Inventory of Biennial reports from Capitol Commission, 1913-1916 The following records were accessioned and may be