Guide to the Charles A. Myers Collection
Scope and Content
The collection contains correspondence, speeches and articles about Wyoming agricultural, economic and political issues, and Myers’ family life. Among his correspondents are western cattlemen, Russell Thorp, Leslie Miller, and Joseph O’Mahoney. The collection also contains letters to and from his children, particularly his daughter Marion.
Dates
- 1883-1954
Creator
- Myers, Charles A., 1871-1952 (Person)
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.
Biographical / Historical
Charles A. Myers was a rancher in Uinta County. A democrat, he served in the state senate from 1917 to 1932, but remained politically active throughout his life. He managed Myers Land and Livestock Company, was very involved in state and national agricultural issues, and was an influential member of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association.
Extent
1.5 cubic feet
Abstract
Correspondence, speeches and articles about Wyoming's agriculture, economy, politics, and Myers' family life.
Arrangement
Alphabetical
Acquisition Information
collection donated in circa 1957
Separated Materials
Photographs transferred to P98-19
Processing Information
Processed by Carl Hallberg. Finding aid last updated in 1998. Encoded in 2022.
Creator
- Myers, Charles A., 1871-1952 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Charles A. Myers Collection
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Carl Hallberg
- Date
- 2022
- 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