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Photograph: Lyon Drug Library Branch (1921)

Photograph: Lyon Drug Library Branch Interior (1921)

Spanish Speaking People's of Utah

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Photograph: Lyon Drug Library Branch Interior (1921)

LIBRARY & COLLECTIONS

NOTICE: OUR ENGAGEMENT ROOM HAS MOVED TO A TEMPORARY LOCATION. LEARN MORE

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LIBRARY & COLLECTIONS

BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE

Welcome to the Utah Historical Society's Library & Collections page, where history comes to life through a diverse array of treasures. Our collection includes literature, architectural records, artifacts, captivating digital exhibits, and more! With the distinctive curation of all these precious items, we unravel Utah's rich and captivating history.

Have a research question? Ask our librarians using this simple form:

ASK A RESEARCH QUESTION
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Collections

Browse our Special Collections and Artifacts Catalogs, and more.

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DIGITAL Collections

Our digital collections are a portion of our larger, and still growing, collections of artifacts, and newspapers.

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CONTACT US

We can be reached by email or phone: historyresearch@utah.gov
(801) 245-7227

VISIT OUR ENGAGEMENT ROOM

Research. Explore. Discover.

MOVED TO A TEMPORARY LOCATION

The Utah Historical Society’s Library and Collection section has moved to a new, temporary location (pictured below) at 7292 S. State Street in Midvale, UT.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Appointments are available Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Researchers wanting to visit can schedule an appointment by calling (801) 245-7227 or emailing staff at historyresearch@utah.gov.

Notice: The Engagement Room will be closed April 10-12, 2024 for the history conference. 

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Click here for directions to our temporary Engagement Room location in Midvale, UT.

FAQ

ARE STATE ARCHIVES MANAGED BY THE UTAH HISTORICAL SOCIETY?

No. Utah government records are accessible through the Utah State Archives, located at 346 S. Rio Grande Street in Salt Lake City, UT. To contact State Archives for information requests or for in-person research appointments, email archivesreference@utah.gov.

CAN I SUBMIT AN INFORMATION REQUEST?

Yes. Call (801) 245-7227 or submit a request online via the “Ask A Question” form.

DONATIONS

ITEM DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED

Item donations are accepted. Those items may be letters, diaries, maps, artifacts, recordings and more. Born digital items, such as files from a digital camera, are also considered for donation. We are dedicated to protecting these precious objects. If you'd like to donate an item, or if you'd like to learn more about the process, start here:

DONATE AN ITEM

MONETARY DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED

Those making a monetary donation may specify the uses of their donations.  Make your donation here:

DONATE

DONATIONS

ITEM DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED

Item donations are accepted. Those items may be letters, diaries, maps, artifacts, recordings and more. Born digital items, such as files from a digital camera, are also considered for donation. We are dedicated to protecting these precious objects. If you'd like to donate an item, or if you'd like to learn more about the process, start here:

DONATE AN ITEM

MONETARY DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED

Those making a monetary donation may specify the uses of their donations.  Make your donation here:

DONATE

LIBRARY & COLLECTIONS STATISTICS

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Books
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FILM REELS
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OTHER RESEARCH MATERIAL

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Maps
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Periodical Titles
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Yearbooks
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Telephone Directories
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Microfilm Reels
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Architectural Drawing Sets
Opening 2026: THE MUSEUM OF UTAH will feature some of the most unique objects from our collection. Click here to learn more.

NEWSPAPERS

A digital collection of Utah newspapers like Times Independent, Deseret Reefer, Salt Lake Weekly Tribune, and more. 
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DIGITAL EXHIBITS

Curated digital content providing contextual analysis as we preserve and share Utah’s unique historical resources. 
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RESEARCH RESOURCES

RESEARCH RESOURCES

Search a database of maps, publications, newspapers and more.
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CONTACT US

CONTACT US

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historyresearch@utah.gov
(801) 245-7227
7292 S. State St.
Midvale, Utah 84047-2007