AGENCY: Division of State History

SERIES: 1117
TITLE: Correspondence
DATES: 1917-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject or surname, thereunder chronological by year.

DESCRIPTION: This series is comprised of various correspondence from the administrative offices of the Utah State Historical Society dating from the early-to-mid 20th century. Primarily spanning the administration of director, A.R. Mortenson, these records provide valuable insight into the functioning of his office, the role of the State Historical Society, and the research work of many prominent western historians such as Dale Morgan and Juanita Brooks. Incoming and outgoing business-related correspondence, regardless of format or mode of transmission, that provides unique information relating to the functions, policies, procedures or programs of an agency. These records document executive decisions made regarding agency interests. Executive decision makers may include the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, Public Information Officer or other internal administrators as identified by the executive office.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule State agency executive correspondence, GRS-1758

AUTHORIZED: 03/30/2015

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 4 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfiche duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Records have historical value as they provide valuable insight into the achievements, programs and functions of the Historical Society for the period covered and the research work of many prominent western historians such as Dale Morgan and Juanita Brooks.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public