Series 1646
Governor (1977-1985 : Matheson) MX missile records
Dates: 1976-1983.
2.00 cubic feet and 4 microfilm reels and 1 microfiche set
These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.
Scope and Content
This series contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, petitions, reports, publications, speeches, statements, and testimonies regarding the possible basing of the MX ("Missile Experimental") system in Utah. The records reflect the interaction of constituents and federal and state governmental officials in the development of a policy which would accommodate the Carter and Reagan administrations, as well as continue to provide for the safety of Utah citizens. Records in this series were received and retained by Governor Matheson's office.
The possibility of basing the missile system in Utah created so much constituent and state governmental concern that the MX Coordination Office was created in 1979 with a mission of planning for anticipated economic, social, and environmental impacts that the MX system might cause if based and deployed in Utah. The MX Coordination Office was organized by Kent Briggs (Utah State Planning Coordinator and member of Matheson's office staff), funded bythe Four Corners Regional Commission, and directed by Ken Olson. The interstate (Utah-Nevada) MX Task Force had been organized earlier, comprised of members of state agencies and local governments most likely to be affected by the MX system. Much of the correspondence in this series relates to the MX Task Force and the MX Coordination Office. It is assumed, however, that the records in this collection were retained by members of the Governor's staff linked to, but not within, the MX Coordination Office.
Access Restrictions
Microfiche holdings require staff assistance due to fewer reference copies. Handle masters under supervision.
Reproduction and Use
These records are available for reproduction and use.
Related Records
Speeches from the Governor (1977-1985 : Matheson), Series 4455, for copies of various speeches and statements that Matheson made regarding the MX system
Federal correspondence from the Governor (1977-1985 : Matheson), Series 4530, for additional materials regarding federal-state interactions during this time
MX technical issues briefing transcript from the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, Series 11927, for in-depth information on the MX missile system
MX environmental technical reports from the MX Coordination Office, Series 17499, contains documents that reflect the interaction of constitutents and federal and state governmental officials in the development of a policy which would accomodate both federal officials, as well as continue to provide for the safety of Utah citizens.
Indexing Terms
MX (Weapons system).
Guided missile silos
Governors--Utah--Records and correspondence
United States--Defenses
REEL | BOX | FOLDER | DESCRIPTION |
1 | 1 | 1 | Agency briefing materials; 1982 |
1 | 1 | 2 | Correspondence; congressional; 1979-1982 |
1 | 1 | 3 | Correspondence; constituent; 1979, Sep-Nov |
1 | 1 | 4 | Correspondence; constituent; 1979, Dec |
1 | 1 | 5 | Correspondence; constituent; 1980, Jan |
1 | 1 | 6 | Correspondence; constituent; 1980, Feb 1-15 |
1 | 1 | 7 | Correspondence; constituent; 1980, Feb 18-28 |
1 | 1 | 8 | Correspondence; constituent; 1980, Mar-Dec |
1 | 1 | 9 | Correspondence; constituent; 1981 |
1 | 1 | 10 | Correspondence; federal; 1979 |
2 | 1 | 11 | Correspondence; federal; 1980 |
2 | 1 | 12 | Correspondence; federal; 1981 |
2 | 1 | 13 | Correspondence; federal; 1982-1983 |
2 | 1 | 14 | Correspondence; Four Corners Regional Commission; 1979-1981 |
2 | 1 | 15 | Correspondence; general; 1978-1979 |
2 | 1 | 16 | Correspondence; general; 1980, Jan-Mar |
2 | 1 | 17 | Correspondence; general; 1980, Apr-Dec |
2 | 1 | 18 | Correspondence; general; 1981-1982 |
2 | 1 | 19 | Correspondence; MX Coordination Office/MX Task Force; 1979 |
2 | 1 | 20 | Correspondence; MX Coordination Office/MX Task Force; 1980, Jan-Mar |
3 | 1 | 21 | Correspondence; MX Coordination Office/MX Task Force; 1980, Apr-May |
3 | 1 | 22 | Correspondence; MX Coordination Office/MX Task Force; 1980, Jun |
3 | 2 | 1 | Correspondence; MX Coordination Office/MX Task Force; 1980, Jul-Oct |
3 | 2 | 2 | Correspondence; MX Coordination Office/MX Task Force; 1980, Nov-Dec |
3 | 2 | 3 | Correspondence; MX Coordination Office/MX Task Force; 1981 |
3 | 2 | 4 | Correspondence; MX Information Center; 1980-1983 |
3 | 2 | 5 | Correspondence; state agency; 1978-1982 |
3 | 2 | 6 | Miscellaneous materials; 1979-1981 |
3 | 2 | 7 | Miscellaneous materials; n.d. |
3 | 2 | 8 | Newspaper clippings; 1979-1983 |
4 | 2 | 9 | Newspaper clippings; n.d. |
4 | 2 | 10 | Non-newspaper media and press releases; 1978-1981 |
4 | 2 | 11 | Petitions; 1979 |
4 | 2 | 12 | Petitions; 1979 |
4 | 2 | 13 | Reports and publications; 1976 |
4 | 2 | 14 | Reports and publications; 1979 |
4 | 2 | 15 | Reports and publications; 1980-1981 |
4 | 2 | 16 | Speeches, statements, and testimonies; 1979 |
4 | 2 | 17 | Speeches, statements, and testimonies; 1980 |
4 | 2 | 18 | Speeches, statements, and testimonies; 1981 |
FICHE-SET | DESCRIPTION |
1 | 1980 - 1981 |