Widow's Pensions, 1916 – 1935
Scope and Contents
Arrangement: Chronological and numerical by case number.
The volume of the following records is only a sampling of petitions considered by the commissioners. Nonetheless, the applications for pension and reports of investigations are a valuable record on the plight of widowed, separated and divorced women in the World War I and post World War eras. See also Uinta district court probate records.
NOTE: RESTRICTED
Dates
- 1916 – 1935
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research though some record types may be restricted. See notes in the container list.
Extent
From the Collection: 59 cubic feet approx. + 343 volumes
Arrangement
Chronological
Physical Description
.5 cubic feet
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov