AGENCY: Department of Community and Culture. Division of Expositions

SERIES: 59925
TITLE: Minute book
DATES: 1863-1874.
ARRANGEMENT: Minutes are chronological; the Act of Incorporation and By-laws preface the minutes. Listings are frequently continued on blank pages throughout the volume.

DESCRIPTION: This volume contains the minutes of the proceedings of the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society (D.A.M.S.). The Society was first chartered on January 17, 1856 by an act of the territorial legislature. Its purpose was to promote the arts of domestic industry and to encourage the production of articles from the native elements, primarily through the establishment of an annual exhibition of products. The minutes record administrative matters and planning issues for the annual "fairs". The minute book also includes the "Act of Incorporation" and "Bylaws" and other administrative and financial documents, including listings of awards. Records created by an official committee or board, including advisory committees, relating to executive establishment, organization, membership, and policy. Includes agenda, meeting minutes, final reports, and related records documenting the accomplishments of official boards and committees. May include audio and video recording.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then microfilm and transfer to State Archives 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

Administrative Historical

Extensive and intensive data on the first fairs, their participants, and their organization are present.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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