Series 24266

Orderville (Utah) Water system development files, 1935-1958.

1 microfilm reel

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

These files document the construction of Orderville's water system. The files include the articles of incorporation of the Orderville Water Company, transfer slips from the Orderville Water Company stockholders, related correspondence, ordinance authorizing construction of the water system, billings, reports, bid documents, change requests, equipment purchases, and a Department of Health's engineering survey of Orderville's water supply system.

Scope and Content

These files document the construction of Orderville's water system. When Orderville was incorporated in August 1935, stockholders of the Orderville Water Company transferred their water shares to the new town to create a community water system. The town borrowed money from the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works (WPA) for its construction. The files include the articles of incorporation of the Orderville Water Company, transfer slips from the Orderville Water Company stockholders, related correspondence, ordinance authorizing construction of the water system, billings, reports, bid documents, change requests, equipment purchases, and a Department of Health's engineering survey of Orderville's water supply system.

Arrangement

Chronological by date.

Additional Forms

This series is available on microfilm.

Access Restrictions

This series is classified as Public.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

Orderville water system development files were microfilmed in 2002 as part of Utah State Archives Millenial Project, and processed by Jim Kichas in January 2014.

Related Material

Council minutes from Orderville (Utah),
, summarize the discussion and actions of the city council, which is responsible for the construction and maintenance of Orderville's culinary water system.

Indexing Terms

Container List

ReelDescription
11935-1958