Utah Centennial Commission. (1947)

FUNCTIONS: The commission was authorized to organize an exposition (originally envisioned as a world's fair but scaled down due to restrictions encountered during World War II); display exhibits and award prizes and other awards; arrange for such public entertainment as historical pageants, musical, dramatic, educational programs, and athletic events and sports attractions, organize sponsoring groups throughout the state, and publicize Utah's national parks and monuments. The commission was active in instituting and promoting beautification projects. The commission also sponsored events produced by outside organizations by providing financial assistance and endorsed orher events deemed worthy of inclusion in the official centennial program.

ORGANIZATION: Commission members were appointed July 25, 1939, by Governor Henry H. Blood. An executive committee was set up on October 13, 1939m to facilitate commission action. In adddition, five other committees were formed: Building and Grounds, Finance, Intrastate Planning, Interstate and Federal Planning, and Legislative, Publicity and Advertising. This structure was revised from time to time as experience indicated the need for change. Eventually, six committees were established, each serving as a policy making body for a corresponding administrative division.