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Guide to the Governor Francis E. Warren records (3rd Term - State)

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.11

Scope and Content

Correspondence and record series covering appointment records, petitions for pardons, the requisition and extradition of fugitives. Topics include legislation, irrigation, the insane, women's suffrage, state militia, and livestock.

Dates

  • 10/11/1890 - 11/24/1890

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

Access to one letter with list of insane patients is restricted. Otherwise the remainder of the collection is open for research.

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Biographical Note

Francis E. Warren was appointed Territorial Governor of Wyoming by President Chester A. Arthur. He served from February 28, 1885 to November 11, 1886 and served a second term when appointed by President Benjamin Harrison from April 9, 1889 to October 11, 1890. Warren was born in Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts on June 20, 1844 and attended the common schools in his area and Hinsdale Academy. During the Civil War, Warren enlisted and fought with the Company C, 49th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, eventually advancing to non-commissioned officer. His service was highlighted by the award of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Warren also served as a Captain in the Massachusetts Militia. The future Governor farmed and raised stock in Massachusetts and then went to Wyoming in 1868. There the new Wyoming citizen operated a variety of businesses from real estate to livestock. He promoted the first lighting system in Cheyenne, where he also served on the city council and the Territorial Assembly, becoming its president. Warren continued his interest in politics as chairman of the Republican Territorial Central Committee, Territorial Treasurer, and Mayor of Cheyenne. During his second term as Territorial Governor, Wyoming was granted statehood on July 10, 1890. Territorial Governor Warren was then elected Wyoming's first State Governor September 11, 1890 and served until he resigned to become Wyoming's second United States Senator on November 24, 1890. Senator Warren was serving in the Senate when he died November 24, 1929.

Extent

.5 cubic feet

Abstract

In addition to general requests, Governor Warren's Third Term-State correspondence includes topics such as legislation, irrigation, the insane, women's suffrage, state militia, and livestock, appointments, petitions for pardons, requisitions and extraditions.

Arrangement of the Collection

The collection is divided into four subgroups including: General Correspondence, Appointment Records, Petitions for Pardons, and Requisitions/Extraditions

Acquisition Information

MA346 transferred to Wyoming State Archives on April 6, 1957

Related Materials

RG0001.06, Governor Francis E. Warren Papers (1st Term Territorial), Wyoming State Archives.

RG0001.10, Governor Francis E. Warren Papers (2nd Term Territorial), Wyoming State Archives.

Francis E. Warren Papers, Accession Number 00013, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Wyoming State Archives staff

Title
Guide to the Governor Francis E. Warren records (3rd Term - State)
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Cindy Brown
Date
© 2015
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
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

Contact:
Barrett Building
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Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
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