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Cynthia M. Lummis Papers, 1978-2016

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lummis, Cynthia M., 1954-
Title
Cynthia M. Lummis Papers
Dates
1978-2016 (inclusive)
Quantity
25.22 cubic ft. (25 boxes) + 98.41 GB
Collection Number
12660
Summary
The papers of Cynthia M. Lummis, who was elected as representative for Wyoming to the United States House of Respresentatives for four terms, consist primarily of subject files, files related to the various committees on which she served, and correspondence.
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

The collection is open to the public. Materials marked as "Restricted" may be accessed and used only by persons approved in writing by Cynthia Lummis. There are no access restrictions on other materials, and they may be used for research purposes.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Cynthia Lummis was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She earned two BS degrees and a JD degree from the University of Wyoming. She served in the Wyoming State House from 1979 to 1983 and from 1985-1993. She served in the Wyoming State Senate from 1993 to 1995. She was Wyoming State Treasurer from 1999-2007. She served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009-2017.

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Content Description

The collection consists of materials from Lummis’s four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. They include subject files collected by Lummis’s office, files related to the committees on which she served, and correspondence. Also included are speeches and statements that Lummis made, press and media activities in which she participated, and certificates and awards that she received.

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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.

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

Arrangement

Most of the collection is arranged chronologically from Lummis’s first term through her fourth term in the U.S. House. Because many of her files overlap more than one term, most files that include documents from a range of years that covers more than one term are included in the latest of those terms.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Cynthia M. Lummis as of the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Cynthia M. Lummis, 2016-2017.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Roger Simon in November 2017.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Politicians -- Wyoming.

Personal Names

  • Lummis, Cynthia M.

Corporate Names

  • Republican Party (Wyo.)
  • United States. Congress. House.

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999.
  • Wyoming -- Politics and government.
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