The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) launched a beta of its discovery portal and open platform on April 18, 2013. The portal delivers millions of materials found in American archives, libraries, museums, and cultural heritage institutions to students, teachers, scholars, and the public. The Utah State Archives has contributed hundreds of thousands of pages through its participation with the …
Newly Processed: March 2013
All public records at the Utah State Archives are accessible through the Research Center. However, once processed the records are easier to use with proper storage and fuller descriptions, including online series inventories. The following list includes record series that were processed during the month of Marc 2013: Honeyville (Utah) Call’s Fort Cemetery entitlement to burial and perpetual care certificates …
Death Certificates for 1961 Indexed by Name
Researchers may now search for death certificates by name for 1961. Previously, images have been available for browsing. Thanks to our volunteers and staff, you may look for a death record by name, date, or county. Utah Death Certificate Index, 1904-1961 The death certificate collection was first released online in December 2006, covering 1904-1956 through a partnership with FamilySearch. Since …
1906 Birth Certificates Available in Online Name Index
Birth certificates issued by the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics in 1905 are now online and freely available to the public. The searchable index and digital images may be accessed from archives.utah.gov/research/indexes/81443.htm. In addition to identity and proof of citizenship, the registration of births assists with monitoring public health issues and the programs created to alleviate them. The …
Newly Processed: February 2013
All public records at the Utah State Archives are accessible through the Research Center. However, once processed the records are easier to use with proper storage and fuller descriptions, including online series inventories. The following list includes record series that were processed during the month of February 2013: Department of Natural Resources. Geological Survey Open-File Reports, ca. 1983- Lieutenant Governor …
Territorial Executive Papers Online
The organic act passed by the U.S. Congress on September 9, 1850 created an office of territorial secretary with three major functions: (1) To record and preserve all laws and proceedings of the Legislative Assembly (2) To record all acts and proceedings of the Governor in his executive department (3) To provide copies of these official acts to specific federal …
Records from Territorial Governors Online
Recordkeeping was not quite the same for governors during the territorial period (1850-1895), compared to more recent years with offices full of staff to keep track of correspondence, photographs, and artifacts. The Archives does have a few things in its holdings to provide insight into territorial governance, which are now going online as part of the Utah Territory Project. Governor …
Legislative Publications
As the 2013 session of the Legislature gets underway, we’d like to highlight some relevant publications that have been updated recently. It’s always best to start with the Research Guide, such as Legislative History or Legislative Records Overview. The Unannotated Code is the complete, codified law statutes reflecting changes in the most recent session. It has been published since 1982, …
Still Time to RSVP for Unique Opportunity
Unique Opportunity Tour State Records Center Thursday, November 29, 2012 The State Records Center will open its doors this Thursday, November 29th for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. with an Open House and tours of the facility following from 2:20 p.m. until 3:40 p.m. The State Records Center is usually …
Holiday Closure: Thanksgiving
Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving! The Research Center will be closed Thursday, November 22, 2012 for Thanksgiving. Normal hours will resume Friday, November 23, 2012.