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Fugitives from justice -- Wyoming

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Narrower Term: Escape (Law) Narrower Term: Escaped prisoners Narrower Term: Executions in effigy

Variant(s): Fugitives from the law See also: Criminals Found in: Wikipedia, July 30, 2009 (in article United States Marshals Service: Fugitive from the law) 2008047901: Wachtel, A. The FBI’s most wanted, c2009: contents (Fugitives from the law)

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Guide to the Governor Frank C. Emerson records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.25
Abstract

Records of Frank C. Emerson's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include records concerning the state's finances, including minutes of a Citizens' Tax Committee meeting and a list of corporations who status was revoked for failure to file anual reports. Many appointment files and Stage agency correspondence are also included.

Dates: 1927-1931, 1911-1945

Guide to the Governor Frank Houx records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.20
Abstract

Records of Frank Houx' term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include World War I, Wyoming Council for the National Defense, Women's War Work, the establishment of the US Food Administration, and prohibition. Many extradition and requisition records are included.

Dates: 1917 - 1919, 1910-1929

Guide to the Governor John B. Kendrick records, 1915-1917

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.19
Abstract

Records of John B. Kendrick's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include the William F. Cody memorial proposal, World War I, Mexican border incidents, and National Guard. Many petitions for pardons and appointment records are included.

Dates: 1910-1929

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 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 William B. Ross records, 1923-1924

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.22
Abstract

Records of William B. Ross' term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Two notable issues include the Lake View Canal Project and tax exemption for sugar factories Many appointment records are also included.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1923-1924; 1910-1929