AGENCY: Governor (2021- : Cox)
SERIES: 4470
TITLE: Radiation records
DATES: 1950-1983.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetically by document type or topic, thereunder alphabetically by article title, federal agency, or state agency.
DESCRIPTION: This series contains documents generated by federal and state agencies concerning the effects of radioactive fallout for residents of southern Utah, from nuclear tests at the Nevada Test Site. In January 1979, federal and state agencies were requested by Governor Matheson to fully disclose any documents they might have in their files, relating either to the nuclear tests at the Nevada Test Site or to studies on the effects of the resulting nuclear fallout. The resulting flood of information sent to Matheson's office comprises much of the records in this series. This series also includes records from congressional hearings in which Matheson and other governmental officials took part. Also contained in this series are numerous articles and publications relating to radiation. All documents in this series were received or generated, and then retained by Governor Matheson and his staff in their efforts to determine policy regarding the effects of radioactive fallout on southern Utah residents.
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.
Microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfiche duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
The Governor's staff compiled and added to this valuable collection of documents in formulating policy concerning radiation
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Private. This series contains some private information such as medical information, addresses, and telephone numbers.