AGENCY: Governor (2021- : Cox)

SERIES: 4468
TITLE: Correspondence
DATES: 1976-1984.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject, thereunder chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains an assortment of general correspondence along with letters, notes, press releases, brochures, reports, briefings and declarations that passed through the governor's office between 1976 and 1984. Subjects within this series tend to be small in volume but range across a wide spectrum of topics that pertained to Governor Matheson and his office. The section of documents labeled "miscellaneous correspondence" demonstrates the considerable number of individual, loose correspondence that passed through the governor's office during his administration. Specific topics of importance dealt with heavily in this series include flooding issues related to the Great Salt Lake, proceedings of the state legislature at different times, nuclear testing and waste disposal in Utah, the state/federal government standoff with John Singer, and water/land issues in the state. Business-related correspondence which provide unique information about agency functions, policies, procedures, or programs. These records document material discussions and decisions made regarding all agency interests, and may originate on paper, electronic mail, or other media. This correspondence is filed separately from program case files, and project files.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

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.

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

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

APPRAISAL

Historical

This series reflects a number of key historical issues, both locally and nationally, that occured during the administration of Governor Matheson.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public