Guide to the Governor Leslie A. Miller records
Scope and Content
Correspondence and record series ranging from a speech in support of the Roosevelt administration policies, to a National Emergency Council for Wyoming report, an Army and Navy Legion of Valor booklet, to information on water and soil consrvation, the requisition and extradition of fugitives, and legislative affairs.
Dates
- 1933-1939, 1929-1945
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
Leslie A. Miller, was born in Junction City, Kansas on January 29, 1886. His family moved to Laramie, Wyoming in 1892 where he attended public schools and the University of Wyoming. Miller went from school to business taking a job with the railroad companies and then the State Land Office. He moved to Casper and was a member of the Wyoming committee of the Fuel Administration Division. In July 1918 he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served until 1919. After World War I, Miller joined the Democratic Party and worked in business and politics serving in a variety of positions, including becoming the President of Chief Oil Company. After serving in the Wyoming State Legislature for the 11th, 17th, and 20th sessions, Miller was elected Governor in 1932 to serve the last two years of Governor Emerson's unexpired term. Reelected in 1935, Governor Miller served until 1939. After his terms as Governor he went on to work for the War Production Board and served another term in the state senate. Leslie A. Miller died in 1970.
Extent
2.5 cubic feet (5 boxes)
Abstract
Records of Leslie A. Miller's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include a National Emergency Council for Wyoming report, an Army and Navy Legion of Valor Booklet, information on water and soil conservation, and military training schedules. Many requisition and extradition files are also included.
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection is divided into five subgroups including: General Records, Expense Register, Proclamations, Requisitions and Extraditions, Military Affairs, and Legislative Affairs
Acquisition Information
MA 346, transferred to Wyoming State Archives on April 6, 1957
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Wyoming State Archives staff
- Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America
- Budget -- Wyoming
- Clark, Alonzo M., 1868-1952
- Extradition -- Wyoming
- Fugitives from justice -- Wyoming
- Livestock -- Wyoming
- Military Training
- National Emergency Council (U.S.)
- New Deal, 1933-1939--Wyoming.
- Rock Springs (Wyo.)
- Zipfel, Walter E., 1876-1956
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Governor Leslie A. Miller records, 1933-1939
- 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