Guide to the Governor William Hale records

Collection

Identifier: RG0001.04

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Collection includes correspondence on topics such as Yellowstone Park, Indians, pardons for convicts, arms and ammunition, legislative apportionment, taxes, routine matters, and personal business concerns; together with petitions for pardon of convicts, records of requisition and extradition of fugitives, and other papers

Dates

1882-1885

Creator

Hale, William, 1837-1885 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Restrictions on Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection

Biography

William Hale was born in London, Henry County, Iowa, on November 18,1837. His education started in the public schools and continued through his admission to the bar at 21 years of age when Hale immediately began to practice law. Hale joined the Republican Party and became a Presidential elector for Iowa in 1868. President Arthur appointed him Governor of Wyoming Territory July 18, 1882. Governor Hale took the oath of office August 3, 1882 and served until his death at Cheyenne, Wyoming, January 13, 1885.

Extent

1 cubic feet

Additional Description

Abstract

The correspondence of Governor William Hale reflects the concerns and issues faced by his predecessors. Topics deal with appointments, pardons, Indians, arms and ammunition, legislative apportionment, taxes, Yellowstone Park, and Crook County elections. A small amount of appointment records, and records concerning extradition requests and rewards for fugitives are available. Also of note is a petition by Johnson County residents for approval of a bill authorizing the construction of a courthouse and the issuance of bonds for payment.

Organization and Arrangement

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