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Wyoming State Bar records, 1916-2021

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wyoming State Bar
Title
Wyoming State Bar records
Dates
1916-2021 (inclusive)
Quantity
31.45 cubic ft. (32 boxes)
Collection Number
11365
Summary
The records of the Wyoming State Bar consist of correspondence, administrative files, committee files, financial documents, minutes of meetings, lists of deceased members, and copies of the publication "Wyoming Lawyer."
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

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

The Wyoming State Bar was organized in 1915 as a voluntary association and was integrated by the state legislature in 1939.

The state bar was established under the authority of the state supreme court to assist in the regulation and improvement of the profession. Its formally stated purpose was to assist and require attorneys to have high standards of integrity, competence, public service, and conduct in order to promote the effective administration of justice.

The bar maintained boards for admissions, continuing legal education and professional responsibility. The bar also maintained various committees, including committees for fee-dispute resolution, clients' security funds, and the unauthorized practice of law.

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Content Description

The collection includes correspondence, minutes from various meetings, including the annual Bar meetings, financial documents, lists of current members and deceased members, documents related to various committees formed to address legal issues, and copies of the publication "Wyoming Lawyer." Correspondence includes letters and memos from the State Bar of Wyoming to its members and other legal organizations.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the Wyoming State Bar as of the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by the Wyoming State Bar from 1982-2021.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Roger Simon in February 2020 and updated by Jamie Greene in June 2021 and January 2023.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

Processed by Roger Simon
2020

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