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Guide to the Wyoming Highway Department Records, 1917-1995

 Collection
Identifier: RG0045

Scope and Content

This record group ranges from various administrative records such as minutes, coreespondence, registers to highway maps, projects, and motor vehicle registrations.

Dates

  • 1917-1995

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research, with the exception of the motor vehicle registrations.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Historical Note

The Wyoming Highway Department was formed in 1917. It took over some of the road related duties previously assigned to the Wyoming State Engineer. It was charged with laying out, establishing and maintaining highways. In 1990, the Department was reorganized into the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

Extent

24 cubic feet

Abstract

Records of the Wyoming State Highway Department.

Arrangement

Arranged by record type. See container list for more information.

Acquisition Information

Transferred from the Wyoming Highway Department.

Alternate Formats Available

Selected records available on microfilm at the Wyoming State Archives. Selected records have been digitized and are linked within the container list.

Related Material

For earlier records, see Wyoming State Engineer's Office. For later records, see Wyoming Department of Transportation.

Separated Material

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Processing Information

Finding aid created in 1980s, updated as additional records were received. Finding aid encoded in 2018.

Title
Guide to the Wyoming Highway Department Records
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Suzi Taylor
Date
© 2018
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

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826