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Guide to the Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform Records, Child and Animal Protection/Children's Division

 Collection
Identifier: RG0080.02

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.

Related Material

Copies of publications, like reports, may also be available at the Wyoming State Library.

RG0049, Department of Family Services, Wyoming State Archives

RG0001, Gubernatorial Records, Wyoming State Archives

RG0080.01, Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform Board and Executive Secretary Records, Wyoming State Archives.

RG0080.03, Children's Home, Wyoming State Archives.

RG0080.29, Wyoming Youth Treatment Center, Wyoming State Archives.

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

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826