AGENCY: Governor (2021- : Cox)

SERIES: 4455
TITLE: Speeches
DATES: 1976-1984.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains drafts, final copies, notes and other preparatory materials for speeches made by Governor Matheson during his two terms in office, as well as in the six-month period prior to his first term. Matheson gave speeches that expressed his policy on a certain matter, his recommendations to the Legislature, and his assessment of the "State of the State." Speeches were made at dedications of buildings; at meetings, conventions, and conferences of various social, political, and business interests in Utah (including the Governor's Conference on Aging and State Democratic Conventions); to the Utah Legislature; and to Utah's citizens. Of particular interest are the speeches that Matheson gave to U.S. Congressional subcommittees on topics ranging from wilderness legislation and natural resource management, to compensation for Southern Utah victims of radiation exposure. Topics for the speeches include water management, the Central Utah Project, labor, economic development, agriculture, public lands, mining, coal and other natural resources, nuclear waste, health care, the federal budget, federalism and regionalism. This series also includes Matheson's two inaugural speeches, budget recommendations and other messages to the legislature, and commencement addresses.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

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

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

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

APPRAISAL

Historical

Provides a central location for speeches made by Governor Matheson during his term of office, also includes summaries.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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