Guide to the Governor Frank C. Emerson records
Scope and Content
Correspondence and record series covering appointment records, state finances, the requisition and extradition of fugitives, and legislative affairs.
Dates
- 1927-1931, 1911-1945
Creator
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 C. Emerson, was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 26, 1882. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1904 from the University of Michigan. In the winter of 1904 Emerson moved to Cora, Wyoming where he ran a general store and was assistant post master. Emerson served in a variety of offices for several years all related to engineering. At one time this accomplished future Governor was working for four companies at the same time. He became the State Engineer June 30, 1919 and remained there until January 3, 1927 when he was elected Governor for two terms. Governor Emerson served one full term and until his death one month and two weeks into his second term. Frank C. Emerson died February 18, 1931 and was buried in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Extent
9.5 cubic feet (19 boxes)
Abstract
Records of Frank C. Emerson's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include records concerning the state's finances, including minutes of a Citizens' Tax Committee meeting and a list of corporations who status was revoked for failure to file anual reports. Many appointment files and Stage agency correspondence are also included.
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection is divided into seven subgroups including: General Records, Administrative Records, Appointments, Proclamations, State Board of Pardon Records, Requisitions and Extraditions, and Legislative Affairs
Acquisition Information
MA 2890, transferred to Wyoming State Archives on June 26, 1968
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Curtis Greubel, and Don Mason
- Bell, D. V.
- Board of Live Stock Commissioners of Wyoming
- Budget -- Wyoming
- Citizen's Tax Committee (Wyo.)
- Clemency -- Wyoming
- Colorado River Commission
- Colorado River Storage Project (U.S.)
- Corporations--Wyoming.
- Drainage districts -- Wyoming
- Extradition -- Wyoming
- Fugitives from justice -- Wyoming
- Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming
- Hospitals--Wyoming
- Irrigation districts -- Wyoming
- Judicial Districts -- Wyoming
- Legislation
- National Tax Association
- Pryde, George
- Sheridan Commercial Club (Sheridan, Wyo.)
- State Board of Sheep Commissioners of Wyoming
- Taxation--Wyoming
- University of Wyoming
- Water--Wyoming
- Wyoming Commerce and Industry Commission
- Wyoming Insurance Commission
- Wyoming Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
- Wyoming State Boxing Commission
- Wyoming State Historical Society
- Wyoming Water Development Commission
- Wyoming. Adjutant General's Office
- Wyoming. Board of Charities and Reform
- Wyoming. Board of Equalization
- Wyoming. Capitol Building Commission
- Wyoming. Civil Aeronautics Board
- Wyoming. Commission of Child and Animal Protection
- Wyoming. Dairy Foods and Oil Commission
- Wyoming. Department of Health
- Wyoming. Department of Labor and Statistics
- Wyoming. Game and Fish Commission
- Wyoming. Law Enforcement Communications Commission
- Wyoming. Office of the Attorney General
- Wyoming. Secretary of State
- Wyoming. State Bank Examiners
- Wyoming. State Board of Education
- Wyoming. State Canvassing Board
- Wyoming. State Chemist
- Wyoming. State Engineer's Office
- Wyoming. State Geologist
- Wyoming. State Highway Commission
- Wyoming. State Inspector of Coal Mines
- Wyoming. State Pharmacy Commission
- Wyoming. State Treasurer's Office
- Wyoming. Uniform Laws Commission
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Governor Frank C. Emerson records, 1927-1931
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Curtis Greubel, and 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