Guide to the Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform Records, Child and Animal Protection/Children's Division
Scope and Content
The Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform Child and Animal Protection/Children's Division collection contains records created by the division, including administration of the home and case files, admission and placement for the children.
Dates
- 1911-1969
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The bulk of the collection is restricted due to the inclusion of sensitive information, including the names of those at the institution and identifying medical information.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Historical Note
The "Wyoming Humane Society for the Protection of Animals and Children" began in Wheatland in 1912. Equal time and money was spent protecting livestock and children. In August 22, 1917, the "Home" was moved to Cheyenne, with offices in the State Capitol Building. It then became known as "Wyoming Humane Society and State Board of Child and Animal Protection." On September 1, 1926, the title was changed again and was known as "State of Wyoming Commission of Child and Animal Protection." In January, 1927, many changes took place. The office was divided, and it became known as the State Board of Charities and Reform and the State Board of Pardons. The dwelling for children was located at 600 East 25th Street, and was named "State Home for Dependent Children." Mrs. Lue C. Tubbs was superintendent. In 1935, the Legislature provided that the "State Home for Dependent Children" be moved to 1514 East 12th Street, Casper. The "40 ET 8 Club", a group of World War I veterans and their wives, were interested in the children. Member, using their own personal cars for transportation, financed the move from Cheyenne. Mrs. Sarah Sutherland was the first superintendent of the home in Casper. In 1940, the name of the institution was changed to "Wyoming State Children's Home." As of 1974, The Wyoming State Children's Home was under the control and supervision of the State Board of Charities and Reform, members of the board being the five elected state officials. By 1985 it had been renamed the Wyoming State Youth Treatment Center. It closed in 1996.
Extent
1 cubic feet
Abstract
Records of the Child and Animal Protection/Children's Division. This agency was tasked with advocating for the ethical care of children and livestock and operating a state children's home.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject or record type.
Acquisition Information
Transferred from the Board of Charities and Reform and the Child and Animal Protection/Children's Division.
Separated Material
For the purpose of this finding aid, records created by the institutions, rather than the Board of Charities and Reform executive board, have been cataloged under the institional name in separate finding aids. See list under related materials.
Processing Information
Processed prior to 2005. Finding aid updated as new material arrives. Encoded in 2018.
- Title
- Guide to the Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform Records, Child and Animal Protection/Children's Division, 1911-1969
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Suzi Taylor
- Date
- © 2017
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- 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