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Sheila Arnold papers, 1973-1988
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Arnold, Sheila
- Title
- Sheila Arnold papers
- Dates
- 1973-1988 (inclusive)19731988
- Quantity
- .55 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 11244
- Summary
- Sheila Arnold was a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1978 to1992. The collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, certificates of election and appreciation, and a press release regarding Arnold's campaigns and work in the Wyoming State Legislature.
- 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
Sheila Arnold was a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1978 to1992. She was a Democrat whose platform included removing the sales tax on food, increasing the mineral severance tax, a long term water development program, and equalization of educational spending. While a State Legislator she was a member of the Joint Interim Mines, Minerals, Industrial Development Committee, Committee on Revenue, and the Committee on Rules and Procedures, the Governor's Council on Disabilities, and the Governor's Committee on Health Insurance. Aside from legislative duties her other activities included being a director of First Interstate Bank, a secretary of the Wyoming Land Use Advisory Commission, a Democratic State Committee Woman from Albany County, and a member of the State Committee on Long Term Health Care.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Sheila Arnold papers contain correspondence (1979-1985), photographs (1980s), newspaper clippings (1978-1985), certificates of election and appreciation (1973-1984), and a press release (1978).
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.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~149~149.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Sheila Arnold at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Mr. Drew Arnold in September 2002.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in January 2016.
Select materials from the collection were digitized by Halena Bagdonas in December 2015.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Election '74 Press Clippings - Albany County, Wyoming election newspaper clippings, campaign pamphlets, bumper sticker, and correspondence | 1974 |
| 1 | Press - '78 - newspaper clippings and certificate | 1978-1979 |
| 1 | Election '78 - Press - state representative campaign newspaper clippings and notes | 1978 |
| 1 | Pre 1980 - certificates | 1970s |
| 1 | 1980 - newspaper clippings | 1980 |
| 1 | 1981 - certificate and photograph | 1981 |
| 1 | 1982 - newspaper clippings | 1982 |
| 1 | 1983 - newspaper clippings, certificates, and notes | 1983 |
| 1 | 1984 - photographs, newspaper clippings, notes, Gov. Ed Herschler speech, and pamphlets | 1984 |
| 1 | 1985 - correspondence, photographs, certificates, and newspaper clippings | 1985 |
| 1 | 1986 - photographs, reports, correspondence, certificates, and newspaper clippings | 1986 |
| 1 | 1987 - photographs, correspondence, certificates, and newspaper clippings | 1987 |
| 1 | 1974-1988 - correspondence, certificates, pamphlets, and newsletters | 1974-1988 |
| 1 | Newspaper clippings | 1975-1982 |
| 1 | Photographs of Sheila Arnold with miscellaneous people | 1970-1988 |
| 2 | Group portrait | 1980-1988 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women legislators -- Wyoming.
Corporate Names
- Democratic Party (Wyo.)
- Wyoming. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
- Wyoming -- Politics and government.
Processed by Jamie Greene
2013
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