AGENCY: Recorder of Marks and Brands

SERIES: 597
TITLE: Brand registers
DATES: i 1849-1921.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.

DESCRIPTION: Brand registers contain a record of marks (tattoos or cuts on the ear) and brands (burn scars on the hide) used by livestock owners to identify their stock. Owners were required to apply for the brand or mark with the county clerk. Each brand was then registered with the State Recorder of Marks and Brands, which later became the Livestock Board.

Marks and brands are recorded separately within each register. Entries record applicant and place of residence, illustration of brand or description of where symbol appeared on the animal, date of registration, and line number.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently after microfilming.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

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 disposition is based on the historical value to researchers interested in the cattle industry in Utah.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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