Division of Archives and Records Service
Research Our Records
We provide access to Utah governmental entities' historical records that are held in the custody of the Utah State Archives from 1850. Learn from Research Guides and use tools such as Name Indexes, Series Inventories, and Agency Histories. View records online in the Digital Archives.Explore
Records and Information Management
We assist Utah government entities to schedule and manage their records. Find retention schedules, retention and information management basics, certification information, and transfer instructions here.Explore
Transparency Services
Transparency is about helping people navigate government records. We maintain the Public Notice Website, the Open Records Portal, and provide assistance from an ombudsman for records requests. The State Records Committee responds to appeals when records are denied.Learn more
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Apr. 10, 2024
From Pews to Pixels: Weber State’s Stewart Library Digitizes New Zion Baptist Church’s Legacy
At Weber State University, Stewart Library Special Collections and University Archives collects, preserves, and provides access to unique primary sources,
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Apr. 04, 2024
New Finding Aids at the Archives: March 2024
Our archivists write inventories as finding aids to describe records. Here are the newest ones created during March 2024: Folk
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Apr. 03, 2024
Sealing the Deal: Tooele County Clerk’s Office Unlocks the Vault with Historic Marriage Records
The Tooele County Clerk’s Office works to provide outstanding customer service to Tooele County residents in the areas of official
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Apr. 01, 2024
Summer 2024 Internships
Applications are now open for summer internships at the Utah State Archives and Records Service! These competitive, stipend-paid internships are
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Mar. 28, 2024
Developing History: Park City Museum’s Snapshot into the Past
Each year, the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) awards grants to organizations throughout the state to assist with the preservation
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