AGENCY: Board of Soldier Settlement

SERIES: 1196
TITLE: Minutes
DATES: 1919-1921.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date of meeting.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains minutes from the meetings of the Board of Soldier Settlement. The minutes are from eight separate meetings from April 19, 1919 to January 7, 1921. The minutes embody information on locality of meetings, attendance, and progress of legislative, and federal support. The minutes also contain information on suggested reclamation projects in Utah. The legislation creating the board and the bonds used for funds are also included within these records.

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.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Returning WWI soldier were a concern for the entire nation. There was a movement nationally to try and obtain land for them. This series aids in documenting Utah's response to the soldiers.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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