AGENCY: Centennial Commission (1947)

SERIES: 19320
TITLE: Seal design competition entries
DATES: 1946.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by the contest entrant's surname

DESCRIPTION: This series is made up of original entries submitted in a competition for a design to be selected as a seal for use by the Utah Centennial Commission. Included with some of the proposed seal designs are the cover letters and explanations of the artwork submitted in a contest sponsored by Utah Covered Wagon Days, Inc. Open to Utah residents only, the competition attracted approximately 70 designs from some 40 individuals throughout the Beehive State. The official seal was used on certificates and decorative street banners where a clear-cut, easily reduced official design was wanted. A fee was charged for the privilege of using the seal on articles which were to be sold. The commission later contracted with a professional artist for a second design to more adequately express the spirit and meaning of the centennial observances. This alternate rendering became the official centennial emblem.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Open meeting minutes & supplementary materials, GRS-1709

AUTHORIZED: 01/16/2002

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This disposition is based on the historical value of these records in documenting the activities of the Utah Centennial Commission.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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