AGENCY: Clifton Mining District (Utah). Recorder

SERIES: 24333
TITLE: File books
DATES: 1869-1896.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by filing date.

DESCRIPTION: Early Clifton Mining District recorders kept file books in which they summarized and referenced location notices they recorded. The original file book is in table format and includes the name of the mine, date of location, date of filing, name of locating company or individual, number of feet claimed, page number where recorded, and a notation about work done. In 1884 the format was simplified to include only the name of the mine, the names of locators, the date located, and the book and page number where a notice of location was recorded. Entries made after 1889 include only the mine name, the date, and reference information.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Paper: Retain in Office permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Historical

File books for the Clifton Mining District provide summary information about claims filed in this district in western Tooele County during the territorial period.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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