AGENCY: Wayne County (Utah). County Recorder
SERIES: 84090
TITLE: Mining records
DATES: i 1892-1976.
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by book number, thereunder by page number
DESCRIPTION: Mining records are kept by the county recorder for the purpose of monitoring and registering mining claims and operations. These records are subdivided into several subseries, which focus on different stages of the mining industry. The record of mining locations show name of claim and locations; legal description of claim; and the mining district. Proof of labor registers records the work performed on each mine annually by each worker. Placer location notices show name and description of claim. Mining deeds record information affecting the title to the mining property; and abstract of mines records instruments affecting title to patented mining claims which include type of instrument filed with the county recorder.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL