AGENCY: State Land Board

SERIES: 84287
TITLE: Experimental wells case subject files
DATES: 1902-1944.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject

DESCRIPTION: This record series was used to keep track of experimental wells drilled in various localities throughout the state to determine the availability of irrigation water. Includes correspondence regarding experimental wells, Annual Report of Sevier River Water Distribution for the Year 1935 (bound), newspaper clips of public notices, protests of applications presented to the State Engineer, minutes of the Land Board, financial correspondence regarding applications for water rights, office procedures, miscellaneous expenditure vouchers, correspondence of several reservoir companies, and records of ten experimental wells regarding bids, location, and well leases.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 07/1989

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Records Center until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Historical

These records reveal the history of wells drilled throughout the state and the concerns of availability of irrigation water to communities from 1902-1944.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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