By Jason Carrillo, Communications Intern This month we are proud to introduce our newest public historian: Cassie Clark! Cassie grew up in Colorado’s San Luis …
November Staff Spotlight: Lisa Barr & Sabrina Sanders
By Jason Carrillo, Communications Intern Most Utahns know the Rio Grande Depot has a storied history. Since it was built in 1910, the building has …
October Staff Spotlight: Savanna Agardy
By Jason Carrillo Hello and welcome history friends to October’s Staff Spotlight! This month we are more than excited to showcase and spotlight the one …
A Colorful History: Black Rock’s History and Graffiti Woes
Christopher W. Merritt, Ph.D. Utah State Historic Preservation Officer It is unclear when the first human laid eyes upon the geological oddity now called “Black …
Teach Your Content with a Utah Twist
By Wendy Rex-Atzet, Utah Division of State History In my work with the National History Day (NHD) program, I have witnessed the transformative power of …
Manuscripts Collection
Researchers wishing to cite a collection should include the following information :(title of work), Utah Historical Society. For example : The Allan Kent Powell Research Collection, …
Architectural Drawings Collection
Researchers wishing to cite a collection should include the following information :(title of work), Utah Historical Society. For example : Sullivan-Tallon House, Restoration and Remodel, Utah …
Audio Visual Collection
Researchers wishing to cite a collection should include the following information :(title of work), Utah Historical Society. For example : The Shiplers Commercial Photographers Collection, 1903-1980, …
Choices Matter: Complicity and Action During the Holocaust
By Heidi Chudy, Program Assistant, Utah History Day “A man wearing a star stood on the outside platform- the only place where Jews were allowed …
Utah Cemeteries & Burials
Genealogy research is a booming industry, and Utah is a leader in resources. In 1997, the state legislature created a mandate for the Utah Division …
Have You Completed Our Student Covid-19 Survey?
By Lisa Barr, Historical Collections Curator Recognizing that we were living in historic times, in April, State History staff developed The Covid-19 Memory Project, which …
101 Anniversary of the End of World War I
By Valerie Jacobson, Information Specialist Late June 1919 was a day for many to rejoice. The Treaty of Paris was signed, bringing an official end …