Guide to the Jean Emerson Grothe Collection

Collection

Identifier: H69-62

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Memorial cards for Harrey Eugene Grothe, 1945 and for Frank collins Emerson. Blank invitation from Gevernor and Mrs. Frank Emerson

Dates

1927-1931, 1944

Creator

Grothe, Jean Emerson, 1883-1976 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

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

Biographical Note

Zenia Jean Emerson Grothe (1883-1976) was the wife of Wyoming Governor Frank C. Emerson (1882-1931) and served as Wyoming's first lady from 1927-1931. After Emerson's death in 1931 soon after the start of his second term, Jean moved to Laramie with their three sons. There she married Harry E. Grothe, owner of a local lumber company, in 1934. Harry passed away in 1944.

Extent

1 file folder

Additional Description

Abstract

Memorial cards for Harrey Eugene Grothe, 1945 and for Frank Collins Emerson. Blank invitation from Gevernor and Mrs. Frank Emerson

Arrangement

Chronological

Acquisition Information

Donated by Jean Emerson Grothe in 1969.

Related Material

RG0001.25, Governor Frank C. Emerson Papers, Wyoming State Archives.

00043, Frank C. Emerson Papers, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.