1. We are engaged in copying family histories and journals of many of the early settlers of Bountiful with the purpose in mind to provide copies to the general public. We are in the process of copying early historical photographs of Bountiful, enhancing their quality and professionally digitizing them for future generations and easy access by the citizens of Bountiful. All of these materials are being digitally recorded and will eventually be available to the general public in the form of current CD technology.

2. We have completed the reconnaissance Level Survey of Plat A, which is the original downtown blocks of Bountiful-basically the area of the old fort wall built around the city about 1856. The wall was built along 200 West to 400 North, then east to 400 East, and then south to 500 South and then west to 200 West. This survey is to evaluate the area as a potential historic district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This will assist the community in developing preservation programs to help with our Main Street revitalization, planning and zoning and preservation/rehabilitation incentives.

3. We are preserving the history of Bountiful at our temporary museum headquarters. Please stop by and see our artifacts, enjoy our old photos, and browse through our histories. Better yet, bring us some of your early photos and histories, and we'll digitally copy them for preservation while you wait -- at no cost to you.

4. We have produced a series of full-color and black & white post cards of historical photos of current and past locations around Bountiful. These will be for sale at downtown merchants and at our museum.

5. We have an ongoing project to collect oral histories from our older Bountiful residents. We would be thrilled to have your organization -- whether it be a Scout group, DUP Camp, School class, Church group, etc., or simply individuals -- help with this worthwhile project. We will provide the tapes, if you will provide someone to do the interviewing. Our goal is to have each tape transcribed (you don't have to do this), so these stories will be readily available to the public. Please let us know if you'd be willing to volunteer with this project.

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"A life that is not documented is a life that within a generation or two will largely be lost to memory. What a tragedy this can be in the history of a family. Knowledge of our ancestors shapes us and instills within us values that give direction and meaning to our lives"

Dennis B. Neuenschwander, May 1999

"Show me the manner in which a Nation or Community cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical exactness the tender sympathies of its people, their respect for the laws of the land and their loyalty to higher ideals."

William Gladstone, English Statesman

"I agree with you that it is the duty of every good citizen to use all the opportunities, which occur to him, for preserving documents relating to the history of our country."