AGENCY: Governor (2021- : Cox)

SERIES: 189
TITLE: Deer Creek and Salt Lake aqueduct project files
DATES: 1933-1940.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by year thereunder alphabetical by document type.

DESCRIPTION: These records, acquired by the governor's office, document events surrounding the construction of Deer Creek Reservoir and the Salt Lake Aqueduct. These two projects and the Utah Lake project (diking the lake to decrease evaporation) are known as the Provo River Project. This series contains correspondence, reports, briefs and minutes. Reports on the projects' progress, engineering reports, lists of financial contributors, letters from individuals and companies exploring purchasing water, etc. can be found within these records.

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.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This series will be housed in our permanent collection because of its historical significance. It details the process of one of Utah's major public work programs.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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