AGENCY: Governor (2021- : Cox)

SERIES: 20732
TITLE: French Merci Train gifts
DATES: 1949.
ARRANGEMENT: None.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains items from the French Merci Train presented to the State of Utah from the people of France in 1949. Among the gifts preserved in the series are books, artwork, various medals, and cloth stars, hand embroidered with French and American place names. The Merci Train was sent to the United States in response to a train dubbed the "Friendship Train" that traveled across the United States collecting supplies to be sent to the aid of war-devastated Europe in 1947. The Merci Train was a gesture of gratitude from the people of France to the people of the United States for this aid given in time of need.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Artifacts, GRS-2049

AUTHORIZED: 07/18/2019

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

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

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

APPRAISAL

Historical

These records will be maintained permanently due to their intrinsic value and as gifts to the people of Utah.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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