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William Edward Mullen papers, 1887-1939

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Mullen, William Edward, 1866-
Title
William Edward Mullen papers
Dates
1887-1939 (inclusive)
1911-1937 (bulk)
Quantity
5.45 cubic feet (6 boxes)
Collection Number
00406
Summary
Legal cases of a lawyer who practiced in Sheridan and Cheyenne, Wyoming, during the first half of the twentieth century
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Mullen (1866-1945) was born in Illinois and graduated with a law degree from the University of Michigan in 1893. He practiced law in Sheridan, Wyoming from 1895 to 1905 and served as Wyoming's attorney general from 1905 to 1911. Mullen was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for Wyoming's governorship in 1910. From 1911 until his death in 1945, he was in private practice in Cheyenne, Wyoming specializing in civil law.

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Content Description

The collection contains materials mainly relating to Mullen's practice of law in Cheyenne, Wyoming from 1887 to 1939, including correspondence (1927-1937) mainly between Mullen and other lawyers regarding specific cases. There is a small amount of correspondence with his daughter Josephine Mullen and with his mother, Mary Mullen.

The collection includes legal case files (1907-1930) containing briefs, motions, transcripts of testimony, petitions, summons, correspondence and notes for specific cases in which Mullen served as counsel. These cases involve estate settlements, personal injury and worker's compensation, bankruptcy, divorce, oil or water rights, and oversight of the transfer or sale of stock.

The collection also contains correspondence and reports relating to Mullen's work on drafting procedures for attorneys who practice in federal courts.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by William Edward Mullen at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The papers were donated to the American Heritage Center by Mrs. William Mullen and Josephine Mullen in 1957.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Mark L. Shelstad in July 1995. The collection's original order was maintained. The finding aid was re-keyed for online use by Steven Mares in June 2015.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Practice of law -- Wyoming -- Cheyenne.

Personal Names

  • Mullen, Josephine.
  • Mullen, Mary.

Geographical Names

  • Cheyenne (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Legal files.

Occupations

  • Lawyers.

Processed by Steven Mares, June 2015
2013; 2015

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