Guide to the Governor Nels H. Smith records
Scope and Content
Correspondence and record series ranging from a Golden Gate International Exposition visitors' register, to an order activating the Wyoming National Guard, an article concerning state's vanishing rights, and the requisition and extradition of fugitives.
Dates
- 1929-1945
- Majority of material found within 1939-1943
Creator
- Smith, Nels H., 1884-1976 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
Copyright Information
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Biography of
Nels H. Smith, was born in Gayville, South Dakota on August 27, 1884. He attended the regular public schools and the University of South Dakota. After his schooling Smith began ranching near Gettysburg, South Dakota until 1907 when he sold out and moved to Wyoming. Smith acquired properties in Crook and Weston Counties and joined the Republican Party. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the Fifteenth State Legislature. Smith was elected Governor in November 1938 and served until 1943. Defeated during his bid for reelection he and his wife returned to their Ranch A on Sand Creek and led active lives as host to guests from all over the world. In a few years they moved to a home they built near Sundance and were happily active with family and politics. Nels Smith died July 5, 1976.
Extent
1 cubic feet
Abstract
Records of Nels H. Smith's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include a visitors' register for the Golden Gate International Expostion, an executive order regarding the Wyoming National Guard, and an article concerning vanishing states' rights. Many requisition and extradition files are also included.
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection is divided into five subgroups including: General Records, Administrative Records, Proclamations, Speeches and Articles, and Requisitions and Extraditions
Acquisition Information
MA 346, transferred to Wyoming State Archives on April 6, 1957
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Curtis Greubel and Don Mason
Creator
- Smith, Nels H., 1884-1976 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Governor Nels H. Smith records, 1939-1943
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Curtis Greubel and Don Mason
- 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