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Richards, William A. (William Alford), 1849-1912

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Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Guide to the Addison A. Spaugh collection

 Collection
Identifier: H69-11
Abstract

Correspondence, manuscripts, newspaper articles, and various records about A.A. Spaugh's personal and business life. His correspondence reveals some interesting information about his business efforts, the state of cattle ranching in the region, efforts to promote Wyoming agriculture, fencing and public lands. Biographical information exists in correspondence, a survey and manuscripts.

Dates: 1889-1941

Guide to the Alice Richards McCreery Collection

 Collection — Box: 39
Identifier: H54-78
Abstract

Alice Richards McCreery was the daughter of Governor W.A. Richards. This collection consists of newspaper articles, reminiscences and correspondence about her social circles, Wyoming incidents, and the Big Horn Basin.

Dates: 1895-1953

Guide to the Alice Richards McCreery Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H63-86
Abstract

Alice Richards McCreery was the daughter of Governor W.A. Richards. Collection includes a scrapbook from a visit to Washington, DC, letters between her and her fiance, and family correspondence related to the unsolved murder of her sister and her husband.

Dates: 1880-1950; Majority of material found in 1880-1913

Guide to the Gertrude Wyoming Dobbins Collection

 Collection
Identifier: C-1139
Abstract

The Gertrude Wyoming Dobbins collection contains material collected by Dobbins relating to Wyoming history.

Dates: 1752, 1875-1932

Guide to the Governor William A. Richards records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.14
Abstract

Records of Wyoming's Governor William A. Richards feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include the Jackson Hole elk scandal, Hot Springs Resort cession, women's suffrage, Spanish-American War, Indians, the Race Horse case, and livestock matters. Proclamations, requisitions and extradition requests, rewards, petitions for pardons and appointment records are included.

Dates: 1895-1899

Guide to the Harry B. Henderson, Sr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: C-1249
Abstract

Invitations, programs, and dance cards for inaugural balls for three Wyoming Governors. Also a report on the condition of banks in Wyoming prepared by Harry B. Henderson.

Dates: 1895-1925

Guide to the Richards Family Cemetery Lot Records Collection

 Collection — Box: 695
Identifier: H2005-12
Abstract

W.A. Richards family burial lot records, 1903-1918, and 2000 photo of lot in Lakeview Cemetery

Dates: 1903-1918, 2000

Guide to the W.A. Richards Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H82-61
Scope and Content

Items of note include a letter from Alonzo V. Richards to his parents about the assasination of President Abraham Lincoln and the funeral procession in which A.V. took part.

Dates: 1865-1909