Utah Historical Quarterly

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PDF Policy

Upon publication, authors will receive a link to access their article free for three months. They are permitted to share the link (not the PDF) with friends, colleagues, and on social media.

PDFs are permitted and issued for the following:

• Tenure dossier.
• Special workshops the author is moderating.
• Other requests to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• All PDFs will include a statement of copyright and a provision that the articles will not be photocopied, distributed, or used for purposes other than the terms agreed to by UIP.

Preprints are permitted for:

• University repositories; UIP requires a publication statement to be posted along with the preprint.
• Some journals have their own established policies and procedures for preprints. Please be sure to first check their respective Web sites before sending your request.

Postprints are permitted for:

• Non-profit archives and repositories; Articles must be at least one year old. UIP requires a publication statement to be posted along with the postprint and a link back to the journal of publication's home page on the UIP website.
• Personal and commercial Web sites; Articles must be at least three years old. UIP requires a publication statement to be posted along with the postprint and a link back to the journal of publication's home page on the UIP website.

Please contact the Intellectual Property Manager for more information.

Please send all requests to:

Angela Burton
Intellectual Property Manager
UIP-RIGHTS@uillinois.edu

Submissions

Please verify that all communications come from the editor directly (see “Editors” for contact information) or from Scholastica, our submission system. There is no cost to submit or publish in the journal unless you have requested open access for your accepted article.

Utah Historical Quarterly

From 1928 to the present, Utah Historical Quarterly has published on all aspects of Utah history. Even as UHQ continues its commitment to themes traditionally associated with Utah history, it challenges readers and authors to think across state lines to the forces of history, physiography, and culture that link Utah to a host of people, places, experiences, and trends beyond its geopolitical boundaries.

UHQ's editorial style emphasizes scholarly credibility and accessible language. Manuscripts dealing with any aspect of Utah history will be considered. Submissions based on allied disciplines—such as archaeology, folklore, historic preservation, or ethnography—are also encouraged, so long as the focus is on the past. We welcome traditional research articles, as well as field notes about documents, artifacts, historiography, oral history, public history, and more.

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Manuscript Formats

Manuscripts based on original research, organized around a central thesis. ~8,000 words.

Field notes and departments:

Shorter research manuscripts: 3,000 to 5,000 words

Preservation: interpretation of historic buildings, built and natural landscapes, and preservation efforts.

Archaeology: field notes and case studies of interest to UHQ readers.

Research opportunities: primary document collections that invite research.

Primary documents: reproductions of previously unpublished documents, with commentary.

Objects: analysis of material objects.

Historiography: book review essays; commentary from historians on their craft.

Photographic essays: ten to fifteen illustrations, with context and interpretation.

Documentation

Manuscripts should be properly documented using footnotes that conform to the latest edition of Chicago Manual of Style. Be sure to cite all direct quotes. Place note numbers at the end of a sentence. Several references in the same paragraph may be listed, in order, under one note number at the end of the paragraph.

Illustrations

Usually several illustrations accompany each article. We encourage authors to identify photographs and secure permission for publication. Images should be at 300 DPI and in a TIFF format. Published maps should be treated as illustrations. If new maps are proposed, please include a sketch.

Book Reviews

UHQ publishes reviews and notices for new books about Utah history. We both solicit reviews and welcome review submissions. Book reviews should be between 600 and 800 words. They should describe the volume’s purpose, contents, thesis, audience, and value for the field of Utah history.

If you want to submit a review, be considered for potential reviews, or ask a question about book reviews, contact Mark Melville, the book review editor, at mmelville@utah.gov.

Publication Schedule

New manuscripts will be accepted at any time. Utah Historical Quarterly uses the following schedule: Number 1 (Winter), Number 2 (Spring), Number 3 (Summer), and Number 4 (Fall).

Peer Review Policy

Utah Historical Quarterly uses a double-blind peer review, first with internal review followed by external peer review.

Questions and Contact

Please direct questions regarding submissions and publication in UHQ to  Dr. Holly George, hollygeorge@utah.gov.

Our mailing address is:

Utah Historical Quarterly
3760 S. Highland Drive,
Salt Lake City UT 84106

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