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The Utah State Historical Society was created 22 July 1897 in connection with Utah's semi-centennial celebration. The founders were prominent leaders of church, state and business. It took awhile for the Society to grow and progress due primarily from the struggles to getting the new state government on its feet.
During the first twenty years meetings were held annually at which time elections for officers were held as well as historical addresses. An important step in the development of the Society was made in 1917 when the twelfth state legislature recognized the organization as a state institution. In 1928 a small appropriation from the state legislature enabled the
The Utah State Historical Society has been housed in various buildings during its long existence. Of note, it was in the Capitol Building during the 1950s. It moved to the Kearns Mansion on 7 January 1957 where it remained until 1978 when Governor Matheson reclaimed the Mansion as the official Governor's Residence. The Society moved to a temporary location in the Crane Building (200 South/300 West). The final move of the Utah State Historical Society was into the newly restored Denver and Rio Grande Depot (which the state bought from the railroad for $1.00). The state restored the building for less that than new construction would have cost. The Utah State Historical Society has been in this location since 1981. Another renovation of the depot in 2004 preserved the original craftsmanship, thus preserving the building for future generations.
The mission of the Division of State History is to preserve Utah's past for future generations. The Society is made up of several sections, which in their individual capacities manage different aspects of Utah history, creating a comprehensive history program, which benefits the entire state of Utah. The sections are: Antiquities/Archaeology; Collections/Research Center; Historic Preservation, Publications and History/Utah Historical Society with administration overseeing the Division's activities.
The collection includes photographs, negatives, slides, and cassette tapes documenting Utah State Historical Society people, places, events, and activities.
Utah State Historical Society Photograph Collection, 1897-2006, Utah State Historical Society.
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