Utahns for Effective Government records, 1970-1975
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Utahns for Effective Government
- Title
- Utahns for Effective Government records
- Dates
- 1970-1975 (inclusive)19701975
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MS 0446
- Summary
- The Utahns for Effective Government records (1970-1975) holds documents regarding this private organization composed of prominent citizens and public officials (organized 1970), the purpose of which was the improvement of local government. Included are meeting minutes, news articles written about the group's activities, correspondence from citizens who had responded to a campaign inviting public input about problems facing Utah, and documents produced by the organization's comittees and task forces.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Utahns for Effective Government was organized in 1970 and was composed of prominent citizens and public officials hoping to improve local government. The group was most active from 1970 to 1973.
Content Description
The Utahns for Effective Government records (1970-1975) holds documents regarding this private organization composed of prominent citizens and public officials (organized 1970), the purpose of which was the improvement of local government. Included are meeting minutes, news articles written about the group's activities, correspondence from citizens who had responded to a campaign inviting public input about problems facing Utah, and documents produced by the organization's comittees and task forces.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Utahns for Effective Government (UTEGO)
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Description: Correspondence
From citizens expressing their ideas as to what were the major problems facing Utah communities.
Dates: 1972Container: Box 1, Folder 1-5 -
Description: Arvo Van Alstyne, "Local Government Modernization: Utah Perspective"Dates: 1971Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: MinutesDates: 1970-1973Container: Box 1, Folder 7-19
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Description: MemorandaDates: 1970Container: Box 1, Folder 20-21
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Description: Poster on City-County MergerContainer: Box 1, Folder 22
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Description: Executive Committee FilesDates: 1970-1973Container: Box 2, Folder 1-3
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Description: Task Force on Public InformationDates: 1970-1972Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: Task Force on Local Government OrganizationDates: 1970-1971Container: Box 2, Folder 5-10
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Description: Task Force on Legislative LiaisonDates: 1970Container: Box 2, Folder 11
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Description: Task Force on Efficiency and EconomyDates: 1970Container: Box 2, Folder 12
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Description: Task Force on Local GovernmentDates: 1970-1972Container: Box 2, Folder 13-17
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Description: Special Committee AssignmentsDates: 1970Container: Box 2, Folder 18
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Description: Purposes and Goals of UTEGOContainer: Box 2, Folder 19
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Description: Letters of AcceptanceDates: 1972Container: Box 2, Folder 20
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Description: Member Biographical Sketches and Reference SheetsContainer: Box 2, Folder 21
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Description: Mailing ListContainer: Box 2, Folder 22
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Description: Survey Sheets
Listing major issues pointing to the need to organize local government.
Container: Box 2, Folder 23 -
Description: Government Study Commission RecordsDates: 1973Container: Box 3, Folder 1-2
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Description: Citizens and Officials Advisory Group RecordsDates: ca. 1970Container: Box 3, Folder 3-10
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Description: Special Reports to the LegislatureDates: 1971; 1973Container: Box 4, Folder 1-2
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Description: Proposed Legislation for Unification of Cities and Towns with CountiesContainer: Box 4, Folder 3
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Description: Alternative Proposals for City/County GovernmentDates: 1970-1972Container: Box 4, Folder 4-6
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Description: Proposal to Consolidate Social and Health ServicesDates: 1972Container: Box 4, Folder 7
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Description: Utah School Finance StudyDates: 1972Container: Box 4, Folder 8
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Description: Local Government Finance Study, Contracts and CorrespondenceContainer: Box 4, Folder 9-10
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Description: Gateway Amendment
Position paper by the Utah Constitution Revision Commission.
Dates: 1970Container: Box 4, Folder 11 -
Description: Speeches
By UTEGO members on local government reform.
Container: Box 4, Folder 12 -
Description: Proposals for Federal FundingDates: 1971Container: Box 4, Folder 13
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Description: Ford Foundation
Proposal for research grant.
Container: Box 4, Folder 14-15 -
Description: Local Government Study Project BudgetContainer: Box 4, Folder 16
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Description: Work Plan
Outlined guide to UTEGO's approach at government reform.
Dates: 1970-1971Container: Box 4, Folder 17 -
Description: LeRoy Harlow
Correspondence between Brigham Young University and the University of Utah.
Dates: 1971Container: Box 4, Folder 18 -
Description: David W. Evans, CorrespondenceDates: 1970-1975Container: Box 4, Folder 19
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Description: BYU Survey Research Center, BookletContainer: Box 4, Folder 20
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Description: Utah Constitution, Statistical SummaryContainer: Box 4, Folder 21
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Description: Membership Survey
Concerning constitutional amendments.
Dates: 1972Container: Box 4, Folder 22 -
Description: Bountiful Annual Progress ReportDates: 1972Container: Box 4, Folder 23
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Description: MiscellaneousContainer: Box 4, Folder 24-25
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Local government--Utah
- Municipal government--Utah
Corporate Names
- Utahns for Effective Government--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Correspondence
- Minutes
- Reports
