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Guide to the John R. Carson Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: H75-10

Scope and Content

This collection documents John R. Carson’s service in World War II and in the Wyoming National Guard until he was appointed Adjutant General in 1967. It is also illustrative of the life of an officer in the National Guard and the activities of the Guard

Dates

  • 1939-1967, 1975

Creator

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

John R. Carson was born in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming on June 14, 1915. He joined the Wyoming National Guard in December 1936. After service in the Army in World War II, he re-enlisted in the Guard in 1946. Carson was the State Maintenance Officer for 20 years. In 1967 he was appointed Adjutant General of Wyoming and he served in that capacity until he retired in 1975. John R. Carson died June 28, 2001

Extent

.5 cubic foot

Abstract

Documents regarding John R. Carson's military service in World War II and the Wyoming National Guard

Arrangement

Alphabetical by church or organization

Acquisition Information

collection donated in 1975

Separated Materials

Photograph albums accessioned with this collection were moved into Photograph Collection P2006-48

Processing Information

Processed by Curtis Greubel. Finding aid last updated in 2006. Encoded in 2022.

Title
Guide to the John R. Carson Collection
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Curtis Greubel
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

Contact:
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