Processors continuously update series inventories to reflect current holdings, new information and more. The following were revised during the month of April 2011: District Court (First District) Northern division civil and criminal case files (Standardized the container list and added new microfilm holdings) District Court (Second District : Weber County) Civil case files (Standardized the container list) Division of Administrative …
Newly Processed: April 2011
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 April 2011: District Court (Second District) Bar dockets, 1888-1893. Criminal docket, 1874-1895. Execution book, …
Event Recap: “Sunshine Laws in Utah Government”
Let the people know the facts, and the country will be safe. — Abraham Lincoln On Thursday April 21, 2011, BYU Professor Joel Campbell presented at the Utah State Archives RIMM Brown Bag lunch event. Mr. Campbell addressed “Sunshine Laws in Utah Government.” Below are some highlights from his presentation. ”Sunshine law” is the term given to open records laws …
Joel Campbell to speak about "Sunshine Laws in Utah Government."
Joel Campbell will speak about “Sunshine Laws in Utah Government” at a Utah State Archives brown bag lecture on Thursday, April 21, 12 noon to 1 p.m. As evidenced by recent public reaction to House Bill 477, open records laws are important to Utahans. Providing quality access to public information is a core mission of the Archives. Whether you are a …
Microfiche Project
A guest post by Rebekkah Hibbert. The Utah State Archives received a grant in 2010 to organize thousands of unknown microfiche. With the help of our wonderful volunteers this project is making great progress! Microfiche has been moved from metal storage cabinets, inventoried and organized by series. Volunteers are helping us view the microfiche, create descriptions and put them in …
Updated: March 2011
Processors continuously update series inventories to reflect current holdings, new information and more. The following were revised during the month of March 2011: Commissioner of Indian War Records Indian War service affidavits (Digital links in container list) District Court (Third District : Tooele County) Probate record books (Total extent) Office of Vital Records and Statistics Death certificates (1958-1960 now available …
Newly Processed: March 2011
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 March 2011: District Court (Fourth District : Juab County) Probate case files, 1896-1979 Division …
Electronic Records Conference
Records and Information Management Month (RIMM) is celebrated internationally every year in April with the intent to highlight the importance of organizing and maintaining records. In celebration of RIMM, Utah State Archives has invited a panel of experts to share their electronic records management success stories. You are invited to come and learn from them. April 28, 2011 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Register …
April 2011 Training Events at the Utah State Archives
April Training Events at the Utah State Archives *Records Management I (register here) Utah State Archives April 7, 2011 9:00 am– 12:00 pm *Records Management II (register here) Utah State Archives April 7, 2011 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm *Records Emergency Planning and Response Sessions 1 & 2 (email Mindy Spring at mspring@utah.gov for registration details) ONLINE webinar April 5, 2011 …
Senate Bills: From Statehood to World War II
There are now over 40,000 images in the Senate Working Bills digital archive. The date range of 1896 thru 1947 cover half of the legislative sessions until the target end date of 1989 (1990 to the present are on le.utah.gov). In 1946 as a response to recent events, the Senate passed a resolution in a special session to honor …