Research Resources


Our research resources are designed to help you find the information you need. Browse a collection of K-12 resources, maps, archives, databases, and more. These resources help contextualize Utah’s rich history and allow teachers, students, researchers, scholars, and history enthusiasts to dive deeper. 

History Publications

(opens in a new tab)

Stacks of Utah publications, including the Utah Historical Quarterly, Beehive History, The History Blazer, and more.

Utah Oral History Collections Resource Guide

(opens in a new tab)

This guide compiles oral history collections from the Utah Historical Society, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and more.

Utah State Archives

(opens in a new tab)

Helps with the management and preservation of government-created records.
Historic building with large arched windows, carriages, and people gathered in front.

Historic Buildings


Check out Utah’s State Historic Preservation Office’s interactive hub for historic buildings throughout the state.
View Historic Buildings
(opens in a new tab)
A natural stone arch spans a canyon with a river; people walk along the waters edge below.

Markers & Monuments


Visit significant locations that have shaped our state's culture and heritage.
Browse Locations

Additional Resources


Digital Newspapers

See what was in the news on today’s date throughout Utah’s history.
Browse Newspapers
(opens in a new tab)

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

A collection of large-scale, detailed maps from 1867 into the early 20th century.
View Map Collection
(opens in a new tab)

Mountain West Digital Library

A central search portal for digital collections about the Mountain West region (free to access).
Browse the Library
(opens in a new tab)