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J.J. Hickey papers, 1954-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hickey, J.J. (John Joseph)
Title
J.J. Hickey papers
Dates
1954-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
43.66 cubic ft. (95 boxes)
Collection Number
09868
Summary
J.J. Hickey was a Wyoming politician. He served as Governor of Wyoming and as a U.S. Senator during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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

John Joseph Hickey was born in Rawlins, Wyoming in 1911 and established a legal practice in Rawlins following his graduation from the University of Wyoming Law School in 1934. After serving in World War II from 1943-1946, he was appointed U.S. District Attorney for Wyoming in 1949 and served until 1955. In 1958 he was elected governor of Wyoming as a Democrat. Following the death of U.S. Senator-elect Keith Thomson in December 1960, Hickey resigned as governor to have his Secretary of State, Jack Gage, appoint him to the vacant U.S. Senate seat. Hickey served in the U.S. Senate from 1961-1962 and lost his reelection bid to Milward L. Simpson. He returned to his legal practice following the election and practiced law in Cheyenne. In 1966 he was appointed to the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, a position he held until his death in September 1970.

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Content Description

Collection is chiefly materials related to Hickey's term as Wyoming's governor and U.S. Senator. Collection includes constituent correspondence, invitations, a scrapbook, speeches, and miscellaneous photographs. The collection also includes materials relating to the founding of, and Hickey's membership in, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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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, J.J. Hickey papers, Collection Number 09868, 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 J.J. Hickey at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The J.J. Hickey Papers were donated to the American Heritage Center by Winifred E. Hickey in 1970 and 1994, by Paul Hickey in 2018, and by John Hickey in 2018.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Susan Horan in July 1996. It was encoded by Kenton G. Jaehnig in March 2006 and updated by Jamie J. Greene in 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Politics, Practical -- Wyoming
  • Politics, Practical -- United States

Corporate Names

  • United States. Congress. Senate
  • Wyoming. Governor (1959-1961: Hickey)

Geographical Names

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

Form or Genre Terms

  • Congressional records
  • Legislative records
  • Photographs
  • Speeches

Occupations

  • Politicians

Processed by Susan Horan
2006

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