AGENCY: Mormon Battalion Monument Commission

SERIES: 1141
TITLE: Correspondence
DATES: 1915-1947.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject, thereunder chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains the correspondence of the Commission responsible for the organization and construction of the Mormon Battalion Monument on Utah's Capital Hill. Correspondence deal primarily with in-state and out-of-state donations, agreements between the Commission and the architects of the monument (Frank Chase Walker and James R.M. Morison with Gilbert P. Riswold serving as sculptor), and efforts made by the Commission to advertise and invite individuals to ceremonies related to the monument, including a 1925 cornerstone laying as well as the official 1927 dedication ceremony . This series also contains a collection of student essays from across the state conveying the historical importance of the Mormon Battalion.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: 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

Disposition is based on the historical significance of the Mormon Battalion and the monument built in their honor in Utah history.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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