Series 30221

State Mental Hospital Superintendent Roger S. Kiger scrapbooks, 1968-1972;1974-1976.

0.35 cubic foot

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

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

This series includes three scrapbook albums containing materials related to Superintendent Roger Kiger's professional activities. Kiger was appointed as acting superintendent of the State Hospital in April 1971 and then as superintendent several months later. Prior to that time he had worked for the hospital for about 12 years as director of the forensic and South Salt Lake units. He served as superintendent until 1977. There are a few personal items in the scrapbooks, but the most of the materials relate to his activity in the mental health profession. The scrapbooks contain such items as newspaper articles, newsletters, professional conference programs, and a variety of correspondence with professional colleagues.

Scope and Content

This series includes three scrapbook albums containing materials related to Superintendent Roger Kiger's professional activities. Kiger was appointed as acting superintendent of the State Hospital in April 1971 and then as superintendent several months later. Prior to that time he had worked for the hospital for about 12 years as director of the forensic and South Salt Lake units. He served as superintendent until 1977. There are a few personal items in the scrapbooks, but the most of the materials relate to his activity in the mental health profession. The scrapbooks contain such items as newspaper articles, newsletters, professional conference programs, and a variety of correspondence with professional colleagues.

Arrangement

Generally chronological.

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.

Custody History

The State Hospital Museum transferred the scrapbooks in this series to the State Archives in November 2021.

Acquisition Information

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

Processing Information

This series was archivally processed by Alan B. Barnett in December 2021.

Indexing Terms

Container List

BoxDescription
1 Scrapbook; 1968-1971
1 Scrapbook; 1971-1972
1 Scrapbook; 1974-1976