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In response to the recent earthquake in the Salt Lake County area, the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is working to help assess and document any damage caused to...

NOV 1, 2019 9:00A – 12:00P University of Utah, Marriott Library, Rm 1150 PANEL: A University for Utah: The Great Issues Forum 1952-1974 PRESENTATION: Placing Juanita Brooks among the Heroes...

“The monument is for all those who contributed to the World War II effort. Those who fought overseas and those who sacrificed here at home” (from House Bill 369). Created...

Join Christopher Merritt, Ph.D. as he discusses life along the Transcontinental Railroad after the golden spike. Learn more about the Chinese railroad workers and artifacts with Christopher Merritt, Ph.D. and...

April 2017 marked the centennial of America’s entry into World War I. Listed below is a selection of resources related to Utah’s involvement in the War. 1914-1918-online: International Encyclopedia of the...

On December 7, 2017, the bell from the USS Utah was placed on permanent display in the University of Utah’s Naval Science Building. The ship’s bell from the USS Utah...

The Division of State History and the Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs have joined together on the Veterans Utah History Project. Get involved to collect, document and archive...

Historic Salt Lake City Apartments of the Early 20th Century by Lisa-Michele Church...

Mignon Richmond was an activist and community leader who left her mark on Salt Lake City, yet her name is fading from the minds of Salt Lake’s current residents. Utah...