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July 17, 2018

2017-2018 in the Utah State Digital Archives

An infographic visualizing the last year in the Digital Archives with information on number of items, statistics on use, and notable additions.
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February 6, 2018

New Finding Aids at the Archives: January 2018

A list of new finding aids describing historical records from the Utah State Archives for January 2018.
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August 17, 2016

Soundex Birth Index Online

Even with indexes to Utah birth certificates, there is an additional research tool for births recorded before 1934. That is when as part of a Works Progress Administration project all birth certificates in Utah since 1904 were indexed and published in several volumes. Specialists in vital statistics still use these books as an aid to locating a birth record. Arrangement
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April 5, 2016

Top Baby Names in Utah 1909 Edition

The most popular baby names that were given in 1909 according to Utah birth certificates.
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March 29, 2016

1909 Birth Certificates Available in Online Name Index

Birth certificates issued by the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics in 1909 are now online and freely available to the public. The searchable index and digital images may be accessed from the Utah Birth Certificate Index. As all birth certificates at least 100 years old are public, browse 1910-1915 online. In addition to identity and proof of citizenship,
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February 19, 2016

Browse Birth Certificates Online: 1915

Birth certificate images for 1915 are now online at archives.utah.gov/digital/81443.htm. Although they are not indexed by name yet, if one knows the birth date and county it should not be difficult to locate the correct folder and browse through a few images for the time being. Free saving and printing of images is available. Would you like to help index
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October 8, 2015

Newly Processed: September 2015

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 September 2015: District Court (Second District : Davis County) Civil and criminal case indexes,
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October 8, 2015

Browse Birth Certificates Online: 1914

Birth certificate images for 1914 are now online at archives.utah.gov/digital/81443.htm. Although they are not indexed by name yet, if one knows the birth date and county it should not be difficult to locate the correct folder and browse through a few images for the time being. Saving and printing of images is available. Would you like to help index birth
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March 4, 2015

Top Baby Names in Utah 1908 Edition

Birth certificates issued by the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics in 1908 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. And that means it’s time to see the most popular baby names that were given in 1908 (see 1905, 1906, and 1907). Girls Mary Ruth Helen
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January 15, 2015

1907 Birth Certificates Available in Online Name Index

Birth certificates issued by the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics in 1907 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