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Charles J. Wing papers, 1954-2007
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wing, Charles J., 1933-
- Title
- Charles J. Wing papers
- Dates
- 1954-2007 (inclusive)19862001
- Quantity
- cubic ft. (1 slim document box and 8 folders)
- Collection Number
- 11223
- Summary
- The collection contains material reflecting Major General Charles J. Wing’s career in the Wyoming National Guard. Included are photographs of Wing with prominent political and military leaders.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Charles J. Wing was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on January 8, 1933. He grew up in Newcastle, Wyoming, where he resided as an adult. His military career began in Newcastle when he enlisted in the Wyoming Army National Guard in 1949 as a private.
Charles J. Wing received a ROTC commission as a second lieutenant in 1954 upon graduating from the University of Wyoming. Wing served on active duty for 4 years in West Germany, until late 1957, as an army aviator. He then rejoined the Wyoming Army National Guard in 1958, serving continuously until his retirement in 1995.
Wyoming Governor Mike Sullivan appointed Wing as Adjutant General from 1987 to 1995. In 1990-91 200 Wyoming National Guard soldiers and airmen were mobilized for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney appointed General Wing to the Reserve Forces Policy Board for the Secretary of Defense in 1990.
Wing was an educator in the Laramie County School District, Cheyenne, Wyoming, for 25 years. He served as a teacher, counselor, principal, and assistant superintendent in the Cheyenne School District.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Charles J. Wing collection contains materials reflecting Wing’s career in the Wyoming Army National Guard, his US Army career, and his interest in US military history. The collection contains brief biographies of Wyoming Adjutant Generals, including Major General Charles J. Wing, Major General John R. Carson, Major General James L. Spence, Major General George O. Pearson, Brigadier General Francis A. Stitzer, Colonel John W. Meldrum, Leopold Kabis, Prince A. Gatchell, Major C. Barwell, Brigadier General Verling K. Hart, Brigadier General George M. Sliney, Major Rasmus Anderson, Dr. William K. Weaver, Colonel Timothy J. McCoy, Adjutant General Walter F. Davis, Lieutenant General R.L. Esmay.
Photographs include Charles Wing with Wyoming Governor Mike Sullivan and Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney with others (undated); Governor Mike Sullivan reviewing the Wyoming Guard Troops during Governor’s Day, June1991; the Esmay Family; and the Wyoming Girl Guards (1990).
Printed matter consists of three assorted newspaper clippings, one issue of On Guard (December 1991), four National Guard related news release letters between 1991 and 1992, a 1989 honor roll list for the Wyoming National Guard, a brief history of Newcastle’s National Guard by Lloyd J. Reimer. Periodicals include eight Forward Observer--Wyoming National Guard Newsletter (1987-1991), Wyoming National Guard 40th Anniversary Reunion (1946-1986), The 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion—Cowboy Cannoneers in the Korean War 2002.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Charles J. Wing papers, 1954-2007, Collection Number 11223, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by Charles J. Wing at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe material is in good condition and was sent by Major General Charles J. Wing to the American Heritage Center from February 2002 to June 2008.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Melanie Francis in December 2002 and revised by Jamie Greene in August 2008.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. Papers, photographs, and printed materials,, 1987-2001Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Biographies |
1888-1995 |
| 1 | 2 | Photographs |
1990-1991 |
| 1 | 3-4 | News clippings |
1991 |
| 1 | 5 | Wyoming National Guard - Newcastle |
1988-1989 |
| 1 | 6 | Periodicals and newsletters |
1987-2001 |
Accretion 2003-09-11, 1983-2003Return to Top
This material was received after the original donation. It has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope | |||
| 2 | Personal military correspondence |
1983-2003 |
Accretion 2004-02-16, 2003Return to Top
This material was received after the original donation. It has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope | |||
| 3 | Letter from Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker |
2003 |
Accretion 2005-02-05, 1988-2003Return to Top
This material was received after the original donation. It has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope | |||
| 4 | news releases, photographs, and speeches |
1988-2003 |
Accretion 2005-10-06, 1924-1999Return to Top
This material was received after the original donation. It has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope | |||
| 5 | CD containing Wyoming National Guard Newsletters |
1924-1999 |
Accretion 2006-04-27, 1954-1994Return to Top
This material was received after the original donation. It has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope | |||
| 6 | Photographs |
1954-1994 |
Accretion 2006-07-12, 1988-2003Return to Top
This material was received after the original donation. It has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope | |||
| 7 | Speeches, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and design for quilt of all 50 States |
1988-2003 |
Accretion 2007-08-01, 1985-2007Return to Top
This material was received after the original donation. It has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope | |||
| 8 | Correspondence |
1985-2007 |
Accretion 2008-06-19, 1994Return to Top
This material was received after the original donation. It has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope | |||
| 9 | Audio visual recording on two DVD's - “An Interview with the Adjutant General, Major General Charles J. Wing, parts 1 and 2.” |
November - December 1994 |
Additional Container ListsReturn to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Wyoming National Guard.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming--History--1946-
Processed by Melanie Francis
2008
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