Guide to the Governor Joseph M. Carey records

Collection

Identifier: RG0001.18

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Correspondence and record series covering appointment records, petitions for pardons, the requisition and extradition of fugitives, military and legislative affairs. Some general topics include livestock, irrigation and water projects, oil and gas, public lands, roads, labor issues, women's suffrage, Wyoming's resources, and various national governor's conferences.

Dates

1878
1910-1929

Creator

Carey, Joseph M. (Joseph Maull), 1845-1924 (Person)

Language of Materials

English .

Access Restrictions

Access to juvenile institution records is restricted. Otherwise, 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

Joseph M. Carey, was born in Milton, Delaware, January 19.,1845. His parents were well established farmers and able to provide him with an excellent education. After two years of college, Carey went to the University of Pennsylvania and obtained a law degree in 1867. Carey was an active political participant from his youth and enthusiastically worked for U.S. Grant's campaign for the presidency. President Grant rewarded the ambitious young Carey with the appointment of U.S. District Attorney for Wyoming. He worked hard and soon became the U.S. Associate Justice to the Supreme Court of Wyoming. Carey kept the title of judge for the rest of his life in spite of all the other positions he held throughout his lifetime. He tired of public life for a time in 1879 and began a successful ranching and business career with his brother. The success in business propelled him back into civic life and he was soon elected Mayor of Cheyenne. Carey's career included activity in various public and private interests including the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, the Stock Grower's National Bank of Cheyenne, and serving as the delegate to Congress for the Wyoming Territory. During his term in Congress Carey authored the bill to admit Wyoming to statehood. Carey was rewarded for his efforts by being elected the first U.S. Senator from Wyoming on November 12, 1890. He served as U.S. Senator from December 1, 1890 to March 3, 1895. He returned from Washington, D.C. in 1894 and in 1910 was elected Governor for the 1911-1915 term. Joseph M. Carey died February 5, 1924 in Cheyenne.

Extent

11 cubic feet

Additional Description

Abstract

Records of Joseph M. Carey's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include the USS Wyoming, irrigation and water development projects, World War I armistice efforts, and women's suffrage. Many petitions for pardons and appointment records are included.

Arrangement of the Collection

The collection is divided into eight subgroups including: General Records, Administrative Records, Appointment Records, Proclamations, Petitions for Pardons, Requisitions and Extraditions, Military Affairs, and Legislative Matters