Guide to the Wyoming License Plates Correspondence Collection
Scope and Content
Various records pertaining to the history of Wyoming license plates and the bucking horse logo.
Dates
- 1954-1958, 1972-1973
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Historical Note
The State of Wyoming has issued a license plate for automobiles since 1913. In 1930, a number designating the county of residency was added to the plate. In 1936, the bucking horse logo first appeared on Wyoming's license plate. The logo was commissioned by Wyoming Secretary of State Lester Hunt and was drawn by Denver artist Allen True.
Extent
1 file folder
Abstract
Various records pertaining to the history of Wyoming license plates and the bucking horse logo.
Acquisition Information
Documents pulled from subject file and formally accessioned into permanent collection in 2003.
Separated Material
Original bucking horse artwork in now a part of the Wyoming State Museum Collection.
Processing Information
Finding aid prepared by Curtis Greubel on February 28, 2003.
- Title
- Guide to the Wyoming License Plates Correspondence Collection, 1954-1958, 1972-1973
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Suzi Taylor
- Date
- © 2015
- 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