Inventory of Articles of incorporation record books from Millard County (Utah). County Clerk, 1871-1961.

Series 83441

Millard County (Utah). County Clerk Articles of incorporation record books

Dates: 1871-1961.

1.50 cubic feet and 3 microfilm reels

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

An agency history is available.

Scope and Content

These volumes record copies of Articles of Incorporation filed with the Millard County Clerk by newly organized corporations. The registers were kept as the official copy which was available for public use. The actual articles of incorporation record the following: names of the incorporators and their places of residence, the length of the corporation's duration, the pursuit of business agreed upon, amount of stock each shareholder receives, description of stock classes, number and kind of corporate officers, and the number of directors necessary to transact corporate business.

Under Utah law, individuals desiring to incorporate were to file and record articles of incorporation with their respective county clerk. These agreements specified the nature and place of business, amount of stock to be issued, terms for officers, etc. The clerk in turn issued a certificate of incorporation and recorded the final articles of incorporation in these record books. The series ended in 1961 when theDivision of Corporations was created and the state assumed sole responsibility for registering incorporations.

Research Note

Researchers should be aware that the companies may have listings in all volumes. Researchers should consult all volumes to ensure finding all related information. There is no apparent reason why Volumes C and D dates overlap. Both volumes contain foreign and domestic Articles of Incorporation, by-laws, and other related documents. Also, there is no reason why Volumes E and F contain only one Article of Incorporation since the two Articles of Incorporation are less than twenty pages in length.

Research Note

Researchers should be aware that the companies may have listings in all volumes. Researchers should consult all volumes to ensure finding all related information. There is no apparent reason why Volumes C and D dates overlap. Both volumes contain foreign and domestic Articles of Incorporation, by-laws, and other related documents. Also, there is no reason why Volumes E and F contain only one Article of Incorporation since the two Articles of Incorporation are less than twenty pages in length.

Access Restrictions

This series is designated as Public.

Reproduction and Use

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Finding Aids

Indexes: Volume B contains an alphabetical index located at the beginning of the book.

Related Records

Incorporation case files from the Department of Commerce. Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, Series 7184, includes incorporations in Millard County.

Indexing Terms

New business enterprises--Utah--Millard County--Officials and employees.

Corporations--Utah--Millard County.

Incorporation--Utah--Millard County.

REELVOLUMEDESCRIPTION
1A1871 - 1893
2B1893 - 1907
2C1907 - 1941
3D1930 - 1961
3E1901 Holden Co-operative Creamery
3F1904 Mt. Baldy Mining Co.