Guide to the Governor C.J. "Doc" Rogers records
Scope and Content
Administrative records, primarily subject files ranging from state agency correspondence, to water compact and water right files, and expense records.
Dates
- 1953-1955
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Access to some state institutional records may be restricted. Otherwise, there are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the remainder of 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
Clifford Joy "Doc" Rogers was born in Clarion, Ohio on December 20, 1897 and orphaned at the age of seven. Raised by an uncle who held degrees in both medicine and dentistry, Rogers was given his nickname "Little Doc" to distinguish him from his uncle. Rogers served in the military and then purchased a homestead in Campbell County. He taught high school and coached football before taking a job with the state Motor Vehicle Division. Eventually he became secretary to Governor Clark and was named Wyoming's deputy Secretary of State in 1950. Rogers served as Acting Governor from 1953-1955 and twice held the office of State Treasurer (1946-1950, 1958-1962). Rogers died May 18, 1962.
Extent
4 cubic feet
Abstract
Records of Governor C.J. "Doc" Roger's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include water compact commission and water project records, state agency correspondence, 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
Existence and Location of Originals
Unless otherwise noted, originals of records listed in this finding aid are housed at the Wyoming State Archives. Material may be stored off site. Please contact staff to view.
Alternate Formats Available
Digital and microfilm copies may be available. See notes in container list.
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Carl Hallberg, Mary Ann Muniz, and Tone Mendoza
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- Bear River Watershed (Utah-Idaho)
- Budget -- Wyoming
- Colorado River Watershed (Colo.-Mexico)
- Columbia Basin Interagency Committee
- Columbia Interstate Compact Commission
- District courts -- Wyoming
- Droughts--Wyoming.
- Elections--Wyoming.
- Extradition -- Wyoming
- Fugitives from justice -- Wyoming
- Land
- Milk programs--Wyoming
- Mineral industries -- Wyoming
- Missouri River Basin Project (U.S.)
- National Council for Stream Improvement
- Niobrara River Watershed (Wyo. and Neb.)
- Snake River Watershed (Wyo.-Wash.)
- Social Security
- Soil conservation--Wyoming
- Stanford Research Institute
- United States. Displaced Persons Commission
- Upper Colorado River Commission
- Veterans--Wyoming
- Western Governors' Conference
- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
- Wyoming Stock Growers Association
- Wyoming. Military Department
- Wyoming. National Guard
- Wyoming. Supreme Court
- Yellowstone River Watershed
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Governor C.J. "Doc" Rogers records, 1953-1955
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Carl Hallberg, Mary Ann Muniz, Tone Mendoza
- Date
- "©" 2020
- 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