Series 30281
State Prison Punishment record books, 1906-1937.
1.50 cubic feet
These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.
Historical Note
See history of the records' creator.
Summary of Records
Scope and Content
The record books in this series document punishments administered to inmates at the Utah State Prison. The registers are organized by chronological entry and include the date, prisoner name, prisoner number, the nature of the punishment administered, prison personnel responsible for confinement, and the date of prisoner release. Researchers should note that the content in book 3 duplicates most (if not all) of the entries in book 2.
Arrangement
Chronological by date.
Access Restrictions
This series is primarily classified as Private: These records are regarded as private for 75 years according to UCA 63G-2-302(2). They contain information about race or national origin and disclosure of this and other personal information may constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. The secondary classification is 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.
Custody History
These record books were transferred to the Utah State Archives and Records Service from the Department of Corrections on December 02, 2021.
Acquisition Information
These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.
Processing Information
This records in this series were accessioned and processed by Jim Kichas in February 2022.
Indexing Terms
Container List
| Volume | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1906 Feb 1-1914 Sep 7 |
| 2 | 1914 Sep 8-1937 May 2 |
| 3 | 1923-1928 |