AGENCY: Capitol Commission
SERIES: 1133
TITLE: Bonds and contracts
DATES: i 1909-1917.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject, thereunder chronological.
DESCRIPTION: In pursuing its legislative mandate to "erect a suitable building" to serve as the state capitol, the Commission entered into various legal agreements during the construction process. This series contains copies of bonds, contracts, and agreements issued by the Capitol Commission including those for furnishings, heating, lighting, fire proofing, decorative work such as painting and sculpture, flooring, and marble work. Building costs such as for materials and labor, insurance and bonding practices at the beginning of the twentieth century, the value of furnishings, and contractual agreements between general contractors and subcontractors are documented.
This series includes information on Utah artists and craftsmen, architects, city and state officials, and significant information about 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 after microfilming.
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. This series serves as a primary source of documentation for the Capitol Commission and the construction of the capitol building.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public