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Eugene J. Sullivan papers, 1863-1975 (bulk 1913-1956)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sullivan, Eugene J., 1872-1956
Title
Eugene J. Sullivan papers
Dates
1863-1975 (bulk 1913-1956) (inclusive)
Quantity
5.72 cubic ft. (11 boxes + 1 oversized folder)
Collection Number
03586
Summary
The collection consists of materials relating to Eugene J. Sullivan's Wyoming political and oil business careers.
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Eugene J. Sullivan was a prominent Casper oil man, attorney, and leader in the Wyoming State Republican Party. Sullivan was president of the E.T. Williams Oil Company and served as minority leader of the Wyoming House of Representatives. In 1924 Sullivan ran for Governor of Wyoming, losing to Nellie Tayloe Ross, who became the first woman to serve as governor of a U.S. state.

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Content Description

The Eugene J. Sullivan papers contain correspondence, diaries, business files, political files, research files, speeches, and printed materials relating to Eugene J. Sullivan’s political and oil business careers. There is a significant amount of materials relating to the career of Herbert Hoover, including correspondence and printed materials. Additionally there are materials from Sullivan's daughter, Dorothy Sullivan Brown, relating to Sullivan family history.

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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. Dorothy Sullivan Brown maintains copyright of manuscripts written by herself.

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 Eugene J. Sullivan at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Dorothy Sullivan Brown from 1977-1981 and David E. Brown in 2009

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by John Hanks in 1991 and updated by Matthew Francis in 2010 and by D. Claudia Thompson in 2020..

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Petroleum industry and trade--Wyoming.
  • Politics, practical--Wyoming.

Personal Names

  • Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964.

Corporate Names

  • E.T. Williams Oil Company.

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming--History, 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming--History, 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming--Politics and government.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Brown, Dorothy Sullivan.

Processed by John Hanks, updated by Matthew Francis
2010

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