Guide to the Governor Clifford P. Hansen records
Scope and Content
Correspondence and record series primarily subject files ranging from state and federal agency correspondence, to appointment records, water compact and water right files, expense records, General George O. Pearsonc case, and Hansen's memorial service.
Dates
- 1963-1966
- 1953-1967, 2009
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Access to some state institutional records may be restricted. Generally, 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 P. Hansen, was born in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on October 16, 1912. His family were pioneers who homesteaded and settled in the Jackson Hole area. Hansen completed his education at the University of Wyoming and graduated in 1934. Politics and cattle ranching had active places in Hansen's life. Elected to the State Senate in 1937 he later became a member and president of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees. After years of political activity and serving on many commissions he was elected Governor in 1963. Governor Hansen was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1967. Clifford P. Hansen ranches in the Jackson Hole area.
Extent
44 cubic feet (44 boxes)
Abstract
Records of Cliffor Hansen'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 and federal agency correspondence, and government expense records.
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection is divided into Six subgroups including: Administrative Records, General George O. Peason Case, Appointments, Proclamations, State Economic Opportunity Office, and Memorial Service
Acquisition Information
MA 2511 and 2512 transferred January 25, 1967, MA 2947 transferred September 25, 1968, and MA 33755 transferred July 1, 1969
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Curtis Greubel
- Aging -- Congresses
- Alcoholism -- Wyoming
- Alliance for Progress
- Asbestos
- Bear River Watershed (Utah-Idaho)
- BlueCross BlueShield of Wyoming
- Boy Scouts
- Cancer and health
- Cheyenne River Watershed (Wyo. and S.D.)
- Colorado River Watershed (Colo.-Mexico)
- Council of State Governments
- Death penalty
- Flags--Wyoming
- Girl Scouts
- Highway construction.
- Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
- Legislation
- Mental health -- Wyoming
- Midvale Irrigation District (Wyo.)
- Missouri River Basin Project (U.S.)
- National Governors' Conference
- National PTA (U.S.)
- Pearson, George O.
- Pixley, Andrew, 1943-1965
- Pollution.
- Republican Party (Wyo.)
- Seedskadee Project (Wyo.)
- Smoking.
- Snake River Watershed (Wyo.-Wash.)
- St. Joseph's Children's Home (Torrington, Wyo.)
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- United Nations
- United States Postal Service
- United States. Bonneville Power Administration
- United States. Bureau of Internal Revenue
- United States. Bureau of Land Management
- United States. Congress
- United States. Department of Agriculture
- United States. Department of Commerce
- United States. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
- United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- United States. Department of the Interior
- United States. Department of the Treasury
- United States. Federal Aviation Administration
- United States. Federal Power Commission
- United States. General Services Administration
- United States. Interstate Commerce Commission
- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- United States. Office of Emergency Planning
- United States. Small Business Administration
- United States. Social Security Administration
- United States. Veterans Administration
- United States. Water Quality Act of 1965
- Upper Colorado River Commission
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Western Governors' Conference
- Western States Water Council
- Wheatland Irrigation District (Wyo.)
- Wild horse adoption--Drama.
- Women's Status
- Wyoming 75th Anniversary Commission
- Wyoming Association of Municipalities
- Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation
- Wyoming Mining Association
- Wyoming Stock Growers Association
- Wyoming Taxpayers Association
- Wyoming Trucking Association
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Governor Clifford P. Hansen records, 1963-1966
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Curtis Greubel
- 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