AGENCY: Racing Commission

SERIES: 19602
TITLE: Correspondence
DATES: i 1925-1927.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.

DESCRIPTION: Correspondence handled by the Racing Commission during its two years of operation. The letters are primarily from individuals seeking licenses to hold racing meets in Ogden, Farmington, and Salt Lake. Some parties wrote to give their support for one racing venue or another. The correspondence clarifies the commission's implementation of various rules and procedures. Jockies and horse owners from Canada, Mexico, and many U.S. states applied for licenses to participate in the races.

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

Administrative Historical

This disposition is based on this series being one of only four series of records from the Utah Racing Commission. Its role in horse racing and pari-mutuel betting in Utah reveals the extent of interest in the state's racing meets.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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