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Guide to the Governor Leslie A. Miller records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.27

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

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by at the date of processing.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Wyoming State Archives staff

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

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