Guide to the Governor William Hale records
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)
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
Language of Materials
English
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.
Provenance/Source of Acquisition
MA 346, transferred to Wyoming State Archives on April 6, 1957.
Creator
- Hale, William, 1837-1885 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Governor William Hale records
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Curtis Greubel
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- 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