AGENCY: Office of Tourism

SERIES: 2502
TITLE: Publicity photographs
DATES: 1950-1969.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by travel region, thereunder photographs alphabetical by location or event, and slides alphabetical.

DESCRIPTION: The Division of Travel Development (previously the Utah Travel Council) photographed the Utah landscape in the 1950s and 1960s to assist in their goal of providing publicity for the state. The division wanted to have a library of still photographs available for their own use, and to assist any individual or agency in promoting recreation and tourism within the state. Photographs in this collection were taken throughout the state, and are primarily scenic views, including many designated tourist spots, recreation sites, and panoramic landscapes. The travel council also photographed recreational activities such as boating and skiing, as well as activities and events they sponsored. This collection includes black and white prints, negatives, and color slides. Records which document an agency's history. Includes scrapbooks, photographs, articles, program notes and information about events and programs sponsored or funded by an agency. May also include narrative audio and audiovisual agency histories.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Agency history records, GRS-1723

AUTHORIZED: 03/30/2001

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

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

Photo negatives: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

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

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

APPRAISAL

Historical

These photographs document the Utah landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. They also document some activities and events sponsored by the Travel Council.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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