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[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Utah Societies | |||
Societies generate genealogies, biographies, histories, and indexes of local records. They may publish periodicals, lists of members and ancestors, yearbooks, or surname indexes. Utah has many societies and associations interested in genealogical research and preserving history and records of Utah. Other groups are lineage societies for descendants of pioneers, soldiers, and ethnic groups. | Societies generate genealogies, biographies, histories, and indexes of local records. They may publish periodicals, lists of members and ancestors, yearbooks, or surname indexes. Utah has many societies and associations interested in genealogical research and preserving history and records of Utah. Other groups are lineage societies for descendants of pioneers, soldiers, and ethnic groups. | ||
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'''[[Sons of Utah Pioneers|Sons of Utah Pioneers]]''' (SUP)<br> Pioneer Historical Research Library<br>3301 East 2920 South<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84109<br>Phone: 866-724-1847<br>Local: 801-484-4441<br>Internet: [http://www.sonsofutahpioneers.org/ Sons of Utah Pioneers] | '''[[Sons of Utah Pioneers|Sons of Utah Pioneers]]''' (SUP)<br> Pioneer Historical Research Library<br>3301 East 2920 South<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84109<br>Phone: 866-724-1847<br>Local: 801-484-4441<br>Internet: [http://www.sonsofutahpioneers.org/ Sons of Utah Pioneers] | ||
:The Sons of Utah Pioneers maintains a library with histories, research books, compact discs, and family group sheets. A database of pioneers with biographical information is available and the society keeps files on the Mormon Battalion. | :The Sons of Utah Pioneers maintains a library with histories, research books, compact discs, and family group sheets. A database of pioneers with biographical information is available and the society keeps files on the Mormon Battalion. | ||
:They publish the magazine, ''Pioneer.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, 1953–. {{WorldCat|4178025|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} {{ | :They publish the magazine, ''Pioneer.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, 1953–. {{WorldCat|4178025|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} {{FHL|299459|title-id|disp=FHL film 824069; book 979.2 H25p}} | ||
Many of the national lineage societies have chapters in Utah. The following are some of the major statewide societies. | Many of the national lineage societies have chapters in Utah. The following are some of the major statewide societies. | ||
'''[http://www.utahsocietysar.org/ Sons of the American Revolution]''' Utah Chapter | '''[http://www.utahsocietysar.org/ Sons of the American Revolution]''' Utah Chapter | ||
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:The society supports historic research and preservation of material relating to those who gave service in the Revolutionary War. The website has Membership requirements, links to genealogical data, and State Society Secretary, with links to emails. | :The society supports historic research and preservation of material relating to those who gave service in the Revolutionary War. The website has Membership requirements, links to genealogical data, and State Society Secretary, with links to emails. | ||
:A roster giving names of members and their patriot ancestors and biographies are included for most members from 1895 to 1992 is: | :A roster giving names of members and their patriot ancestors and biographies are included for most members from 1895 to 1992 is: | ||
::Ward, William R. ''Utah Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Roster of Members, 1895–1992''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 1992. {{WorldCat|40167950|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} {{ | ::Ward, William R. ''Utah Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Roster of Members, 1895–1992''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 1992. {{WorldCat|40167950|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} {{FHL|598820|title-id|disp=book 979.2 C4uw}} | ||
== Genealogical and Historical Societies and Organizations == | == Genealogical and Historical Societies and Organizations == | ||
[ | [http://history.utah.gov/historical_society/index.html '''Utah State Historical Society''']<br>300 Rio Grande Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1106<br>Telephone: 801-533-3535<br>Fax: 801-533-3504<br>[http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/collections/index.html Online Catalog] | ||
The Historical Society and the Utah State Archives and Record Service are both housed in the historic Rio Grande building. They share a research facility, the Research Center where there are thousands of photographs, books, manuscript collections, maps, newspapers and periodicals Center and online. See below for for the hours of operation. | The Historical Society and the Utah State Archives and Record Service are both housed in the historic Rio Grande building. They share a research facility, the Research Center where there are thousands of photographs, books, manuscript collections, maps, newspapers and periodicals Center and online. See below for for the hours of operation. | ||
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The Utah State Historical Society publishes the ''Utah Historical Quarterly'', a helpful resource for Utah research since 1928. | The Utah State Historical Society publishes the ''Utah Historical Quarterly'', a helpful resource for Utah research since 1928. | ||
:*Utah State Historical Society. ''Utah Historical Quarterly.'' Salt Lake City: Utah State Historical Society, 1928– . Digital Version at [ | :*Utah State Historical Society. ''Utah Historical Quarterly.'' Salt Lake City: Utah State Historical Society, 1928– . Digital Version at [http://history.utah.gov/historical_society/historical_quarterly/index.html Utah Historical Society]; {{WorldCat|1713705|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|175884|item|disp=FHL books 979.2 H2u}} | ||
[http://historyresearch.utah.gov/ '''Research Center''']<br>300 Rio Grande Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1106<br>Telephone: 801-533-3535<br>Fax: 801-533-3504 | [http://historyresearch.utah.gov/ '''Research Center''']<br>300 Rio Grande Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1106<br>Telephone: 801-533-3535<br>Fax: 801-533-3504 | ||
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The Research Center serves both the Archives and the Historical Society. | The Research Center serves both the Archives and the Historical Society. | ||
[[Utah Genealogical Association|'''Utah Genealogical Association''']] (UGA)<br>PO Box 1144<br>Salt Lake City, Utah 84110<br> Phone: 801-259-4172<br>Website: | [[Utah Genealogical Association|'''Utah Genealogical Association''']] (UGA)<br>PO Box 1144<br>Salt Lake City, Utah 84110<br> Phone: 801-259-4172<br>Website: UGAgenealogy.org | ||
The '''Utah Genealogical Association''' is interested in worldwide genealogical research methodology, sponsoring week-long courses annually at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). Pioneer certificates are issued to anyone proving pioneer heritage in Utah. | |||
The Utah Genealogical | [[''Utah Jewish Genealogical Society'']] | ||
The Utah Jewish Genealogical Society provides a way for those interested in there Jewish ancestors to research, learn techniques, and about available records. | |||
Website: http://ujgs.org/ | |||
== Finding other local societies and their records == | |||
Some counties and towns in Utah also have local historical and genealogical societies. You can find local society addresses by using directories cited in [[United States Societies]] page. | |||
Records, publications, and biographies of members from the different groups are found in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | |||
::UTAH - SOCIETIES | |||
::UTAH - GENEALOGY - SOCIETIES | |||
== Society pages and the Society adopt-a-page option == | == Society pages and the Society adopt-a-page option == | ||
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United States 
Utah Utah Societies
Societies generate genealogies, biographies, histories, and indexes of local records. They may publish periodicals, lists of members and ancestors, yearbooks, or surname indexes. Utah has many societies and associations interested in genealogical research and preserving history and records of Utah. Other groups are lineage societies for descendants of pioneers, soldiers, and ethnic groups.
Lineage and Hereditary Societies[edit | edit source]
The following are major lineage and genealogical societies in Utah.
Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP)
300 North Main
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Phone: 801-538-1050
Internet: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
- The Daughters of Utah Pioneers maintains a museum with pioneer memorabilia, library of family histories, and many pictures and photographs. Yearly they publish a volume about the history of Utah including histories of pioneers of Utah. The list of publications are in Utah Biographies.
- The following two indexes are available on their internet site. You can type in your ancestor's last name. A list with the full name including maiden names, birth date and death date will be given. You may then request a copy of either the history or the photograph for a minimal cost.
Sons of Utah Pioneers (SUP)
Pioneer Historical Research Library
3301 East 2920 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Phone: 866-724-1847
Local: 801-484-4441
Internet: Sons of Utah Pioneers
- The Sons of Utah Pioneers maintains a library with histories, research books, compact discs, and family group sheets. A database of pioneers with biographical information is available and the society keeps files on the Mormon Battalion.
- They publish the magazine, Pioneer. Salt Lake City, Utah: National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, 1953–. At various libraries (WorldCat) FHL film 824069; book 979.2 H25p
Many of the national lineage societies have chapters in Utah. The following are some of the major statewide societies.
Sons of the American Revolution Utah Chapter
- The society supports historic research and preservation of material relating to those who gave service in the Revolutionary War. The website has Membership requirements, links to genealogical data, and State Society Secretary, with links to emails.
- A roster giving names of members and their patriot ancestors and biographies are included for most members from 1895 to 1992 is:
- Ward, William R. Utah Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Roster of Members, 1895–1992. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 1992. At various libraries (WorldCat) book 979.2 C4uw
Genealogical and Historical Societies and Organizations[edit | edit source]
Utah State Historical Society
300 Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1106
Telephone: 801-533-3535
Fax: 801-533-3504
Online Catalog
The Historical Society and the Utah State Archives and Record Service are both housed in the historic Rio Grande building. They share a research facility, the Research Center where there are thousands of photographs, books, manuscript collections, maps, newspapers and periodicals Center and online. See below for for the hours of operation.
The Utah State Historical Society publishes the Utah Historical Quarterly, a helpful resource for Utah research since 1928.
- Utah State Historical Society. Utah Historical Quarterly. Salt Lake City: Utah State Historical Society, 1928– . Digital Version at Utah Historical Society; At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL books 979.2 H2u
Research Center
300 Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1106
Telephone: 801-533-3535
Fax: 801-533-3504
Research Center hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
The Research Center serves both the Archives and the Historical Society.
Utah Genealogical Association (UGA)
PO Box 1144
Salt Lake City, Utah 84110
Phone: 801-259-4172
Website: UGAgenealogy.org
The Utah Genealogical Association is interested in worldwide genealogical research methodology, sponsoring week-long courses annually at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). Pioneer certificates are issued to anyone proving pioneer heritage in Utah.
''Utah Jewish Genealogical Society'' The Utah Jewish Genealogical Society provides a way for those interested in there Jewish ancestors to research, learn techniques, and about available records. Website: http://ujgs.org/
Finding other local societies and their records[edit | edit source]
Some counties and towns in Utah also have local historical and genealogical societies. You can find local society addresses by using directories cited in United States Societies page.
Records, publications, and biographies of members from the different groups are found in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:
- UTAH - SOCIETIES
- UTAH - GENEALOGY - SOCIETIES
Society pages and the Society adopt-a-page option[edit | edit source]
- Societies can have their own page in the wiki devoted specifically to their organization. See the Help article: "creating a society page" for more details
- Societies are encouraged to adopt-a-wiki-page related to their own content expertise. See the Help article for more details about the opportunity to adopt a wiki page.