AGENCY: Governor (2021- : Cox)

SERIES: 2937
TITLE: Employment correspondence
DATES: 1908-1909.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by applicant surname.

DESCRIPTION: The Constitution of Utah provides that the governor shall nominate individuals who, with Senate approval, will fill state and district offices. This applies to offices created by the Constitution or that originate by statue, and for which the "appointment or election" has not in other ways been planned.

This series consists of letters from applicants who sought state appointments during the governor's election campaign and first year in office. Typically, they stated their qualifications, describing their experience and sometimes their education. These were frequently accompanied by letters of recommendation and petitions of endorsement from supporters who praised the applicant's character and competence.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently after microfilming.

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

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

APPRAISAL

Historical

This disposition is based on the informational value of the correspondence. It provides insight into how state agency positions were sought and filled in the early twentieth century.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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