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General Correspondence/Administrative Files, 1871-1997

 File — Box: 1-3, 1-6

Scope and Contents

Correspondence about general and agency audit procedures, practices, and policies, board issues, legislation, and general political issues. Most letters are routine acknowledgments and notices for claims against the state. Occasionally there is a discussion on assessment valuations, county insurance companies. Special topics include Mammoth Hot Springs/Yellowstone National Park activities (1884 - 1885), Territorial Asylum (1885 - 1887), appointments by Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross, University of Wyoming, grazing fee/land issues, and public lands.

Letterpress volumes are indexed.

Dates

  • 1871-1997

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Access Restrictions

Access to individuals personnel records and security microfilm rolls is restricted. Otherwise, there are no known access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Extent

5.5 cubic feet

17 Volumes

Arrangement

Chronological from 1871 - 1912, 1935 - 1967; alphabetical per subject from 1925 - 1927, 1973 - 1997

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826