AGENCY: Capitol Commission

SERIES: 1132
TITLE: Correspondence
DATES: i 1911-1917.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by name or subject, thereunder chronological.

DESCRIPTION: The Commission was created to "cause a suitable design, together with plans and specifications_._._._to be prepared for the erection of a state capitol building" in Utah. This series contains the commission's general correspondence addressing the design competition for the building. Letters from prominent artists and designers include those from:__John W._Clawson, Cyrus E._Dallin, J._Leo and Avard Fairbanks, Gavin H._Jack, and Mahonri Young. There are also numerous suggestions from local citizens. The collection also contains important correspondence between the person eventually chosen through the competition as the capitol architect, Richard K.A._Kletting, and various individuals and organizations connected with the construction of the capitol.

Additionally, the series contains information on construction techniques, planning, and labor costs from the period.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently and then microfilm.

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

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently 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.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This disposition is based on the records unique nature and scarcity of related material as it documents the actions of the Capitol Commission.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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