AGENCY: Department of Cultural and Community Engagement. Division of Arts and Museums. Folk Arts Program
SERIES: 30978
TITLE: Dance Music Project records
DATES: 1980-2002.
ARRANGEMENT: Generally by format, thereunder usually by assigned project number.
DESCRIPTION: The Folk Arts Program highlighted old-time social dance and its significance to Utah culture. From this project, staff produced the book "Social Dance in the Mormon West" with accompanying musical and sheet music releases. The recordings document the music traditions performed by those who lived in the community, and the book contains photographs and essays that highlight the importance of dance and music in building the state's cultural heritage.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Audiotapes: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Compact disc: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Slides: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Photographs: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Audio cassettes: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Audiotapes: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Video recordings master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Digital Versatile Disk - Rewritable: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
These records are being appraised as permanent and historic because they record important cultural heritage history in Utah, and may be the only source of information for some cultural communities and history in the state.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public