AGENCY: Springville (Utah)

SERIES: 371
TITLE: Cemetery deed records
DATES: 1895-1932.
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by deed number and chronological by issuing date.

DESCRIPTION: This single book documents the sale of cemetery lots. It contains the city's copy of actual deeds issued to owners of cemetery lots in the city cemetery. They are used to keep an accurate record of plot ownership and whether they have perpetual care. They include: deed number, date issued, name of owner, amount of ground purchased, description of plot purchased, amount paid, and receipt number. In 1932, the city changed its method of selling cemetery plots and ceased issuing cemetery deeds.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 03/1989

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office permanently or until administrative need ends and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

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

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This retention is based on the historic value of these records to document ownership of plots in the Springville cemetery and the changing methods of managing the city cemetery. It may be used by both genealogists and local historians.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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