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Guide to the Niobrara County Clerk records

 Collection
Identifier: RG1050

Scope and Content

This record group contains records created by the county clerk's office and may include records relating to county government administration, county commissioners, budgets and receiving books, elections and appointments, land ownership, brands, county contracts and agreements, corporation and business records, marriages registered with the county, community welfare, motor vehicle titles, and cartographic records.

Dates

  • 1886-1989

Creator

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.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Historical Note

Niobrara County was created in 1911 and organized in 1913 from a portion of Converse County. Lusk is the county seat.

The county clerk's office manages records relating to county government administration, real estate transactions, corporations, marriages, elections, road and bridge maintenance, and motor vehicle registrations. Prior to 1909, livestock brands were registered at the county level. Historically, counties were also responsible for the welfare of their citizens and often oversaw early efforts to financially assist the poor, mentally ill and elderly.

Extent

48 cubic feet + 131 volumes Approx

Abstract

Records of the Niobrara County Clerk.

Arrangement

Arranged by record type. See container list for more information.

Acquisition Information

Transferred from Niobrara County Clerk's office.

Alternate Formats Available

Selected records available on microfilm at the Wyoming State Archives. Selected records have been digitized and are linked within the container list.

Related Material

Additional records created by the Niobrara County Clerk are still with the Clerk's Office.

Processing Information

Finding aid created in 1980s, updated as additional records were received. Finding aid encoded in 2018.

Title
Guide to the Niobrara County Clerk Records, 1886-1989
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Suzi Taylor
Date
© 2020
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

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