Division of State History Utah Historical Society http://history.utah.gov/
As our strategic plan states: History is not just books, not just dates, not just one story. It’s many stories, viewed from many angles: the ancient past and the recent past, the famous and the forgotten—all who have helped make us who we are. It’s a continual pushing at the edges of what we think we know, an adventure of discovery, an important voice in public processes. Because connections with the past are so vital to the well-being of individuals and communities, we at the Division of State History see our work as vital to quality of life in Utah. We help people uncover and discover the past. We seek to broaden understanding among diverse groups. We work to enhance the quality of life and economic strength in communities statewide. We help preserve and revitalize irreplaceable sites, buildings, and neighborhoods. We preserve invaluable documents and photographs But we don’t work alone. The division is committed to partnerships, and those partnerships exponentially enhance the work. Working with others, we have created exceptional education programs, heritage tourism development, preservation and archaeological projects, conferences, publications, and more. Through the vision of former director Max J. Evans, who resigned in June 2002, the division took full advantage of technological possibilities, using partnerships in many cases to post databases, images, catalogs, and helpful public information online. As we look forward, the division is committed to strengthening its core programs in History, Archaeology, Preservation, and Library through innovation, teamwork, and partnerships. And we are confident that this work will continue to strengthen communities, build bridges of understanding, and enrich the lives of all Utahns. Wilson G. Martin Acting Director
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