AHJ_ah03586 Inventory of the Eugene J. Sullivan papers, 1863-1975 (bulk 1913-1956) Sullivan (Eugene J.) papers Processed by John Hanks, updated by Matthew Francis University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/
2010

University of Wyoming

 Finding aid encoded by Matthew Francis June 2010 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Sullivan, Eugene J., 1872-1956 Eugene J. Sullivan papers 1863-1975 (bulk 1913-1956) 03586 5.72 cubic ft. (11 boxes + 1 oversized folder) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English The collection consists of materials relating to Eugene J. Sullivan's Wyoming political and oil business careers. Biography of Eugene J. Sullivan

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.

Scope and Content

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.

 Access Restrictions

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

 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.

 Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Eugene J. Sullivan at the date of processing.

 Acquisition Information

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

 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..

 Preferred Citation

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

 Access Terms Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964. E.T. Williams Oil Company. Politics, practical--Wyoming. Petroleum industry and trade--Wyoming. Wyoming--Politics and government. Wyoming--History, 1890-1918. Wyoming--History, 1919-1945. <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> Brown, Dorothy Sullivan. Agriculture and Natural Resources Mines and Mineral Resources Energy Production Business, Industry, Labor, and Commerce Politics, Government, and Law Wyoming Container List Series I. Personal and Professional papers

1 Biographical Year Chart 1956 1 Correspondence - General 1913-1956 1 Correspondence - Letters of Condolence 1956-1975 1 Correspondence - Oil (Wyoming, Teapot Dome) 1920-1956 1 Correspondence - Robert Taft 1947-1952 1 Correspondence - Herbert Hoover (Photocopies) 1941-1963 11 - SAFE Correspondence - Herbert Hoover (Original) 1941-1963 1 Correspondence - Wyoming Politicians 1921-1953 1 Diary Transcripts 1913-1923 1 Family Papers File 1921-1971 1 Manuscripts - Brown, Dorothy Sullivan, "The Early Years of E.J. Sullivan," 1974 1 Manuscripts - Brown, Dorothy Sullivan, "E.J. Sullivan," undated 1 Manuscripts - Brown, Dorothy Sullivan, "The Twelfth Legislature," 1972 1 Manuscripts - Brown, Dorothy Sullivan and Mrs. J.W. Crites - untitled account of partnership of E.T. Williams and J.W. Crites undated 2 Manuscripts - Burnett, W.G., "Shoshone Indian Tales and Legends," 1940 2 Manuscripts - Shoup, Oliver H., "When Salt Creek Roared," 1940 2 Oil Company Files - E.J. Sullivan and the E.T. Williams Oil Company 1895-1970 2 Oil Company Files - Leases 1915-1920 11 - SAFE Photographs - Buffalo Bill Portrait (Autographed) undated 12 (Oversized Folder) Photographs- E.T. Williams Oil Company Office undated 10 Photographs - Eugene Sullivan undated 2 Photographs - Family, Groups, etc. 1907-1933 2 Photographs - Family Scrapbook circa 1890-1905 3 Political Files - Wyoming 1913-1914 3 Political Files - Gubernatorial Race 1924 3 Political Files - Wyoming 1926-1949 3 Political Files - Constitutional Convention for the State of Wyoming 1933 3 Political Files - Memoranda 1949-1973 4 Research Files - Brain Tumor Operation 1930-1950 4 Research Files - Casper Literary Club 1924-1946 4 Research Files - Custer Battlefield 1948-1950 4 Research Files - Elk Basin Steering Committee 1945 4 Research Files - Hines, William "Missou," 1911 4 Research Files - Kiwanis Award 1949 4 Research Files - Memorial Hospital of Natrona County 1929-1951 4 Research Files - Republican Program Committee 1939 4 Research Files - Tidelands Case 1948-1949 4 Research Files - Twelfth Legislature 1912-1913 4 Research Files - Walker, Nahum 1863-1932 4 Speeches and Writings - Speech Master Copies 1930-1947 5 Speeches and Writings - Casper Literary Club papers 1934-1945, undated 5 Speeches and Writings 1955 Series II. Artifacts and Printed Materials

5 Artifacts - Kiwanis Club Medallion 1949 11 - SAFE Artifacts - Mrs. E.J. Sullivan Guest Book 1913-1923 9 Artifacts - Oil and Financial Corporation Brass Seals undated 5 Artifacts - Political (Trophy and Gavel) 1913, 1919 6 Books - Biographical, "Men of Wyoming," 1915 6 Books - by Dorothy Sullivan Brown, "Patchwork Quilt" (Photocopies) 1972 6 Books - US Government Publications, Oil, Union Pacific Railroad, Irrigation, Organization, etc. 1885-1953 7 Books - Wyoming Government Publications, Legislature 1885-1919 7 Books - Miscellaneous Books 1892-1941 10 Certificates - Education, Law, Politics, Fraternal, etc circa 1890s-1950s 8 Ephemera - Business Cards, Novelty Items, etc. 1919-1953 8 Maps - Elk Basin, Oregon Basin, Grass Creek, and Meeteetse undated 8 Periodicals - Colorado School of Mines, Midwest Review, Oil Reporter, Stanolind Record, and Wyoming Law Jounral 1916-1951 10 Poster - Sullivan for Governor 1924 8 Printed Materials - Herbert Hoover, Newspaper Clippings, News Releases, Pamphlets, etc. 1911-1956 8 Printed Speeches by John Carroll, Herbert Hoover, and Dr. Glenn Frank 1930-1955 8 Programs - Lander Pioneer Days 1933 8 Reprints - Finances and Government 1894-1955 Additional Container Lists

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