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A statistical look at Utah's Counties, published by the Utah Association of Counties.

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Published as part of the Utah centennial county history series, the book explores Davis County history from ancient times until 1999.

Scope and Contents This series contains alien enemy registration forms assembled by the Davis County Sheriff during World War II. The forms document individuals and families of Japanese descent living in Davis County from 1940-1945. The forms include the following types of information: household head's name and address, landlord or employer's name and address, family members' names, birth dates, birth places and registration numbers, as well as the number and types of firearms and ammunition belonging to each...

Scope and Contents Volumes of copies of articles of incorporation filed with the county clerk for ecclesiastical and non-profit organizations, and business, foreign and civic corporations. Includes name of the corporation, period of incorporation, and purpose for which corporation was organized; members; shares of stock issued; dissolution or final liquidation; number, name, and addresses of trustees constituting initial governing body; name and address of each incorporator; location and street address of...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The county treasurer records tax assessments given to individuals and businesses on a yearly basis. The rolls include date, owner's name and address, location and description of property, total evaluation, assessed valuation, total exemptions, and amount due. These records document real property assessments and payments. An index listing all property owners in the county is also created. "Upon receipt of the assessment roll, the county treasurer shall index the names of all property owners...

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The record gives number, report number, sex, color, race [ethnic], date of birth, place of birth, father's name, mother's name, residence, attendee, and name (if given). Covers numbers 1-1335 for the county.

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This collection of general accounting records includes journals, ledgers, fee books, registers, receipts, and balance books.

Scope and Contents These minute books record the actions of the county commission, the governing body of the county. The commission (known during the territorial period as the county court) was authorized to manage all county business and property. This includes budgeting, equipment purchasing and auditing; use of county lands; districting for schools, roads, voting, drainage, etc.; taxing, specifically acting as an ex-officio board of equalization; business licensing; arranging for the construction of roads,...

Scope and Contents These minute books record the actions of the county commission, the governing body of the county. The commission (known during the territorial period as the county court) was authorized to manage all county business and property. This includes budgeting, equipment purchasing and auditing; use of county lands; districting for schools, roads, voting, drainage, etc.; taxing, specifically acting as an ex-officio board of equalization; business licensing; arranging for the construction of roads,...