Guide to the Laramie County Clerk records
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
- 1867-1993
Creator
- Laramie County (Wyo.). Clerk (Organization)
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
Laramie County was created by Dakota Territory and was one of the four original counties when Wyoming Territory was organized in 1867. The county seat is Cheyenne.
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
92.5 cubic feet approximately + 1873 volumes
Abstract
Records of the Laramie County Clerk.
Arrangement
Arranged by record type. See container list for more information.
Acquisition Information
Transferred from Laramie 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.
Processing Information
Finding aid created in 1980s, updated as additional records were received. Finding aid encoded in 2018.
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Creator
- Laramie County (Wyo.). Clerk (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Laramie County Clerk Records, 1867-1993
- 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
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov