Guide to the USS Wyoming Collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: HC-38

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection documents the construction and history of the battleship USS Wyoming (BB-32) and the submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN-742). Among the records are histories, newsletters, publications, and souvenirs

Dates

1911-1995

Creator

United States. Navy (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.

Extent

.5 cubic foot

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection of documents regarding the history and construction of the USS Wyoming (BB-32) and the submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN-742)

Arrangement

There are two series: I. USS Wyoming (BB-32); II. USS Wyoming (SSBN-742)

Acquisition Information

Collection was donated by various donors. Accession includes: H61-136, H68-169, H73-1, H73-7, H73-26, H80-29, H82-56, H92-36

Related Materials

H-119, booklet about the officers and men (1919); H74-20, schematic drawing of USS Wyoming; H98-39, Joe E. Chamberlin Collection; MSS 158, description of homeward bound pennant (ca. 1919); and MSS 245, history of the monitor USS Wyoming/Cheyenne (1968)

In addition, the Wyoming State Museum has a variety of artifactual records, including an ornate silver service set, envelopes, postcards, pennants, and booklets