AGENCY: Department of Cultural and Community Engagement. Division of Arts and Museums. Folk Arts Program

SERIES: 31172
TITLE: Gravestone project
DATES: 1977-1994.
ARRANGEMENT: Various arrangements within individual boxes.

DESCRIPTION: A detailed study of Utah gravestones reveals the use of the evolution of grave marking techniques from pioneer time to the present. Documentation reveals stone carving techniques and industry traditions, use of symbols and community aesthetics. Research includes identification of significant stone carvers and tracing their work history and artistry.

RETENTION

Retain permanently

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Filmstrips: 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.

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