Guide to the Governor Frank Houx records
Scope and Content
Correspondence and record series covering appointment records, petitions for pardons, the requisition and extradition of fugitives, military and legislative affairs. Some general topics include World War I, Wyoming Council for the National Defense, Women's War Work, Selective Service and Conscription, American Red Cross, and various state and federal government issues.
Dates
- 1917 - 1919, 1910-1929
Creator
- Houx, Frank, 1860-1941 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
Copyright Information
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Biography of
Frank L. Houx was born near Lexington, Missouri, December 12, 1860. He was educated in common schools and attended business college. After working in various fields, including the cattle business, he moved to Cody, Wyoming in 1895. Houx ran for his first office in 1901 and became Mayor of Cody. He joined the Democratic Party and was elected Secretary of State in 1910. Reelected in to a second term, Houx became Acting Governor with the resignation of Governor Kendrick. Governor Houx served two full years of Kendrick's term from February 26, 1917 to January 6, 1919. Frank Houx died in Cody April 3, 1941 and was buried in Cody, Wyoming
Extent
6 cubic feet (12 boxes)
Abstract
Records of Frank Houx' term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include World War I, Wyoming Council for the National Defense, Women's War Work, the establishment of the US Food Administration, and prohibition. Many extradition and requisition records are included.
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection is divided into eight subgroups including: General Records, Administrative Records, Appointment Records, Proclamations, Petitions for Pardons, Requisitions and Extraditions, Military Affairs, and Legislative Matters
Acquisition Information
MA 346, transferred to Wyoming State Archives on April 6, 1957.
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Don Mason.
- American Red Cross
- Boxing
- Carey, Joseph M. (Joseph Maull), 1845-1924
- Clemency -- Wyoming
- Draft
- Extradition -- Wyoming
- Fugitives from justice -- Wyoming
- Homesteading--Wyoming
- Irrigation -- Wyoming
- Kemmerer (Wyo.)
- Kendrick, John B. (John Benjamin), 1857-1933
- Legislation
- Mondell, Frank W. (Frank Wheeler), 1860-1939
- Prohibition -- Wyoming
- Railroads--Wyoming
- State Board of Sheep Commissioners of Wyoming
- United States Food Administration
- United States. Congress
- United States. Department of Agriculture
- United States. Department of Commerce
- United States. Department of Labor
- United States. Department of the Interior
- United States. Department of the Treasury
- United States. Postmaster General
- United States. War Department
- University of Wyoming
- Warren, Earl
- Warren, Francis E. (Francis Emroy), 1844-1929
- World War, 1914-1918
- Wyoming Council for the National Defense
- Wyoming Council for the National Defense. Women's Division
- Wyoming State Fair
- Wyoming State Penitentiary
- Wyoming. Adjutant General's Office
- Wyoming. Board of Charities and Reform
- Wyoming. Game and Fish Commission
- Wyoming. Office of the Attorney General
- Wyoming. State Engineer's Office
- Wyoming. State Highway Department
- Wyoming. State Inspector of Coal Mines
- Wyoming. State Treasurer's Office
Creator
- Houx, Frank, 1860-1941 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Governor Frank Houx records, 1917-1919
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Don Mason
- Date
- 2015
- 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