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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 30 Collections and/or Records:

Guide to the Governor John Hoyt records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.03
Abstract The correspondence from Governor John W. Hoyt's office deals with routine matters associated with the office. This includes communications with federal government offices, and topics such as requisitions, inquiries, the census, reports, prisons, petitions for pardon, and various visitors including Presidents Grant and Hayes. Even though the Territory was in its infancy; a history of Wyoming was being planned. There is an explanation for the delay in writing that history included in these...
Dates: 1878-1882

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 Leslie A. Miller records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.27
Abstract

Records of Leslie A. Miller's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include a National Emergency Council for Wyoming report, an Army and Navy Legion of Valor Booklet, information on water and soil conservation, and military training schedules. Many requisition and extradition files are also included.

Dates: 1933-1939, 1929-1945

Guide to the Governor Milward L. Simpson records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.33
Abstract

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

Dates: 1955-1959, 1993

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 Nels H. Smith records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.28
Abstract

Records of Nels H. Smith's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include a visitors' register for the Golden Gate International Expostion, an executive order regarding the Wyoming National Guard, and an article concerning vanishing states' rights. Many requisition and extradition files are also included.

Dates: 1929-1945; Majority of material found within 1939-1943

Guide to the Governor Robert D. Carey records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.21
Abstract

Records of Robert D. Carey's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include State Prohibition (John Cordello Trial), organization of Teton County, and the Colorado River Compact. Many appointment records are included.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1919-1923; 1910-1929

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 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

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