Guide to the Minnie A. Mitchell Collection
Scope and Content
The collection consists of various records related to Minnie Mitchell’s career in public office, Wyoming politics, and items of personal interest to Ms. Mitchell.
Dates
- 1926-1969
Creator
- Mitchell, Minnie A., 1892-1978 (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
Minnie Mitchell was born in Crawford Nebraska in 1892. Her family moved to Wyoming in 1896, settling in Lander. Ms. Mitchell taught in rural schools in Fremont and Natrona Counties. She married J.R. Mitchell in 1916 and assisted him with a grocery business. They moved their business to Casper in 1919. Ms. Mitchell served on the Natrona School Board for eight years.
The Mitchells sold their business in 1946 as J.R. sought election to the state legislature. He served in the 1947 and 1949 House of Representatives. He was elected State Treasurer in 1950. Mr. Mitchell died in office in 1952. Governor Frank Barrett appointed Minnie to fill the office until the next general election, making her the first woman State Treasurer for Wyoming. She was later elected to fill the position for the unexpired term. Minnie also became the first woman to serve as Wyoming State Auditor, serving three terms in that office. She closed her career in public office by serving again as State Treasurer, retiring in January 1971. Minnie Mitchell died December 27, 1978 in Cheyenne and is buried in Casper.
Extent
1.25 cubic feet
Abstract
Records related to Minnie Mitchell’s career in public office, Wyoming politics, and items of personal interest to Ms. Mitchell.
Arrangement
Alphabetical by file heading
Acquisition Information
Donated by Minnie A. Mitchell in 1978
Separated Material
Loose photographs transferred to P2007-12.
Processing Information
Finding aid prepared in 2007 by Curtis Greubel
Creator
- Mitchell, Minnie A., 1892-1978 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Minnie A. Mitchell Collection, 1926-1969 (not inclusive)
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Suzi Taylor
- Date
- © 2016
- 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
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov