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Guide to the Wyoming Department of Corrections records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0116

Scope and Content

This collection includes Department of Corrections administrative files, records related to the Division of Prisons, Division of Field Services, and Division of Central Services.

Dates

  • 1977-2014

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

The Wyoming Department of Corrections "is responsible for adult correctional institutions, community corrections center, out-of-state placements, staff training, and adult probation and parole services in the State of Wyoming. The Director is appointed by the Governor and serves as a member of the Governor’s cabinet. The Department of Corrections has four organizational sections: Office of the Director, Division of Central Services, Division of Field Services [formerly the Department of Probation and Parole], and Division of Prisons. The Office of the Director includes the Director, Deputy Director, public information, policy and planning and research, investigations, and victim services" (2013 State Government Directory).

Extent

345 cubic feet

Abstract

Records from the Wyoming Department of Corrections.

Arrangement

Organized by record type. See container list for more information. Item level inventory available on-site.

Acquisition Information

Transferred from Wyoming Department of Corrections.

Existence and Location of Originals

Original records available at the Wyoming State Archives unless otherwise noted in the container list.

Alternate Formats Available

Selected records may be available on microfilm or digital. See container list for more information.

Related Material

RG0080, Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform, Wyoming State Archives.

Processing Information

Finding aid prepared in 2003 by Wyoming State Archive Staff. Updated as new material received. Encoded by Jessica Cosgrove in 2020.

Title
Guide to the Wyoming Department of Corrections Records, 1977-2014
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Wyoming State Archives Staff
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