Guide to the Wyoming Statehood Celebration program

Collection

Identifier: B-949

Staff Only

Scope and Content

One copy of the Statehood Celebration program

Dates

1890 July 23

Creator

Wyoming. State government (Organization)

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.

Historical Note

Wyoming became the 44th state on July 10, 1890. A large celebration was held at the Capitol Building in Cheyenne. Festivites included speeches by Theresa Jenkins and Governor Francis E. Warren. Esther Morris presented the 44 star American flag, purchased through subscription by the women of Wyoming. Two companies of the Wyoming Girl Guard, a quasi-military group, also participated as honor guards for the flag and state car.

Extent

1 file folder

Additional Description

Abstract

Small program given out at the Wyoming Statehood Celebration

Arrangement

None

Acquisition Information

Donated by Minnie R. Churchill and Emily C. Eaton in April 1937.

Existence and Location of Originals

Original on file at the Wyoming State Archives.

Alternate Formats Available

Digital copy of materials may be available. See container list for more information.

Related Material

H71-25, Wyoming Statehood Program, Wyoming State Archives.

Separated Material

Picture of the regents of University of Wyoming on steps [of Old Main] about 1896 - transferred to the photo collection

Photograph of an early graduating class, Cheyenne High School somewhere between 1886-1890 - transferred to the photo collection, filed under schools