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Clemency -- Wyoming

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Variant(s): Executive clemency

See also: Criminal justice, Administration of Executive power Amnesty Forgiveness Pardon

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Guide to the Governor Joseph M. Carey records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.18
Abstract

Records of Joseph M. Carey's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include the USS Wyoming, irrigation and water development projects, World War I armistice efforts, and women's suffrage. Many petitions for pardons and appointment records are included.

Dates: 1878; 1910-1929

Guide to the Governor Michael J. Sullivan records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.39
Abstract

Records of Michael J. Sullivan's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include water compact commission and water project records, MX missile correspondence, state agency reorganization, Mark Hopkinson files, alternative energy sources, state and federal agency correspondence, and government expense records.

Dates: 1986-1994

Guide to the Governor Nellie T. Ross records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.24
Abstract

Records of Nellie Tayloe Ross' term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include petitions for the removal of Arthur Gwynn and Scott Hazen from office, Wyoming State Penitentiary correspondence and petitions for an armory in Riverton, WY Many petition for pardon files and Stage agency correspondence are also included.

Dates: 1925-1927, 1911-1929

Guide to the Governor Stanley K. Hathaway records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.37
Abstract

Records of Stan Hathaway's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include water compact commission and water project records, the Black 14 incident, state and federal agency correspondence, and government expense records.

Dates: 1967-1975

Guide to the Governor Thomas Moonlight records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.09
Abstract Governor Thomas Moonlight's correspondence reflects the issues one would expect a Wyoming Territorial Governor to monitor. Subject matter includes petitions for pardons, appointments, requisitions and extraditions, livestock, an addition to the penitentiary in Laramie, land laws and settlement, Indians, militia, game and fish matters, the university, post offices, and a Fourth of July celebration. Separate series include petitions and correspondence concerning the organization of Natrona...
Dates: 1887-1889

Guide to the Governor William A. Richards records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.14
Abstract

Records of Wyoming's Governor William A. Richards feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include the Jackson Hole elk scandal, Hot Springs Resort cession, women's suffrage, Spanish-American War, Indians, the Race Horse case, and livestock matters. Proclamations, requisitions and extradition requests, rewards, petitions for pardons and appointment records are included.

Dates: 1895-1899

Guide to the Governor William Hale records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.04
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...
Dates: 1882-1885