Guide to the Acting Governor Arthur G. Crane records
Scope and Content
Administrative records ranging from liquor commission reports, to the State Examiner's agency reports, government expense records, and a signature card.
Dates
- 1949-1951
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
Arthur G. Crane, was born in Davenport Center, New York on September 1, 1877. He earned a BS degree from Carleton College and a MA degree from Columbia Teacher's College and finally a PHD Columbia University in 1920. Crane served in many positions and was the president of the University of Wyoming from 1922-1941. Elected Secretary of State in 1946, Crane became acting Governor in 1949 at the age of 72. After his term as Governor he wrote many articles on education and was active in many education organizations. Arthur G. Crane died August 11, 1955 in Cheyenne.
Extent
1 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Abstract
Records of Arthur G. Crane's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include liquor commission reports, the State Examiner's agency reports, and government expense records .
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection is divided into one subgroup including: Administrative Records
Acquisition Information
MA 346, transferred to Wyoming State Archives on April 6, 1957
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Wyoming State Archives staff
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Acting Governor Arthur G. Crane records, 1949-1951
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Wyoming State Archives staff
- 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