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Lois Carolyn Mottonen Papers, 1860-2016
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mottonen, Lois Carolyn
- Title
- Lois Carolyn Mottonen Papers
- Dates
- 1860-2016 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 3.85 cubic ft. (4 boxes) + 1.95
- Collection Number
- 12703
- Summary
- Lois Mottonen was one of the early women accountants in Wyoming who advocated for women's equality. Collection contains biographical information, correspondence, newspaper clippings, publications, and photographs regarding Mottonen's life and career.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Lois Mottonen was born and raised in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She attended the University of Wyoming and was the only women in her class to receive a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Because accounting firms would not hire women in the early 1950s, Mottonen received a job as an Internal Revenue Agent and manager for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, working there from 1951-1979. She was nominated for the U.S. Treasury Department’s annual Women’s Award for promoting women’s equity in government. Mottonen became a proponent for equal opportunity for women in the work place and was the second woman in Wyoming to be granted a CPA license. From 1981 to 1995, Mottonen worked for the Wyoming Department of Education. She was also the first woman in government to be elected president of the American Women’s Society of Certified Public Accountants (AWSCPA). Mottonen advocated for women’s equality and helped to break barriers for women in accounting.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains biographical information, correspondence, newspaper clippings, video, publications, and photographs regarding Mottonen’s life and career.
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, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Lois Carolyn Mottonen at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from the Estate of Lois Carolyn Mottonen in 2018.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in October 2018.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Education, 1936-2009Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box | ||
1 | Sweetwater County spelling contest, rural choir |
April 26, 1941 |
1 | Report cards (transcripts) |
1936-1964 |
1 | University of Wyoming: |
1972-2009 |
Box | ||
1 | Marcia Lynn Bradley Dale UW Alumni award |
2009 |
1 | Wyo noted people |
1972-1989 |
1 | Wyoming Department of Education |
1995 |
1 | Chi Omega sorority |
1948-2011 |
1 | University of Wyoming |
1972-2001 |
1 | University of Wyoming Class Reunion of 1951 booklet |
2001 |
1 | Diplomas: |
1947-1951 |
Box | ||
1 | Rock Springs High School |
1947 |
1 | University of Wyoming |
1951 |
1 | Rock Springs High School, Sagebrusher yearbooks (2) |
1944-1946 |
1 | Graduate school - University of Virginia |
undated |
Career, 1940-2015Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
---|---|---|---|
Box | |||
1 | US Treasury Department |
1954-1989 | |
1 | Letters - U.S. Senate |
1982-1988 | |
1 | The White House |
1994-2003 | |
1 | Work history |
1970-2004 | |
1 | Career papers, miscellaneous |
1964-2016 | |
1 | Political memorabilia |
1976-2008 | |
1 | Congressional correspondence |
1967-2008 | |
1 | Campaign literature |
1967-2008 | |
1 | Frank B. Clark - Pioneer Citizen |
1959-1979 | |
1 | AARP |
1995-2001 | |
1 | Clinton |
1992-2001 | |
1 | Newspaper clippings |
1940-2015 | |
1 | Colorado School of Mines donations |
1940-2015 | |
1 and Digital | ahcdm_12703_001 | What's My Line (DVD) |
1961 |
Women, 1970-2016Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box | ||
1 | Wyoming equity |
1990-2000 |
1 | Milestones in seeking equality for women |
1995-2000 |
1 | Women's History Center |
1995-2016 |
1 | Good Housekeeping - women in passage |
1976 |
2 | AWSPCA (American Women's Society of Certified Public Accountants) |
1970-2012 |
2 | Leslie Howard Lee |
2005 |
2 | Important papers- my history |
1975-2016 |
Personal, 1880-2016Return to Top
Container(s): Box 2
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box | ||
1 and 3-4 | Awards, certificates, and plaques |
1903-1997 |
2 | Wyoming history/historical society |
2011 |
2 | Scotland |
2013 |
2 | Kirk Knox property transfer |
2005 |
2 | Correspondence |
1935-2015 |
2 | Tennis |
1970-2006 |
2 | Stamp collection |
1990-1999 |
2 | Mottonen photographs |
1953-1968 |
2 | Family history: |
1880-2016 |
Box | ||
3 | Framed photograph of Lois Mottonen's maternal grandparents |
1860-1875 |
2 | Search for ancestor |
2001-2010 |
2 | Visit to Finland |
1992-1993 |
2 | Letters to school teacher friend in Finland |
1969-1998 |
2 | St Urho Day |
1995-2008 |
2 | Book - Turko: The City of Turko |
1990 |
3 | Portraits of Lois Mottonen |
1950-1959 |
4 | USS Cheyenne ball cap |
2009 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women accountants -- United States
- Women’s rights
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming -- Students
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
- Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
- Wyoming -- Politics and government