AHJ_ah11430 Inventory of the Ed Herschler papers, 1964-1990 Herschler (Ed) Papers Processed 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 March 2010 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Herschler, Ed, 1918- Ed Herschler Papers 1964-1990 11430 12.80 cubic ft. (15 boxes) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English The collection contains papers and artifacts relating to the Wyoming gubernatorial and legal career of Ed Herschler. Arrangement of the Collection

The Ed Herschler papers have been minimally processed.

 Biography of Ed Herschler

Ed Herschler (1918-1990), was born in Lincoln County, Wyoming. He received his law degree from the University of Wyoming, and served in the Wyoming State House of Representatives from 1959-1969. Herschler was elected governor of Wyoming in 1974 and served in that role until 1987, becoming the only Wyoming governor to serve three terms. Upon leaving public office, Herschler continued to practice private law.

 Scope and Content

The bulk of the Ed Herschler papers are made up of correspondence, press releases, speeches, and campaign materials from Herschler’s time as governor of Wyoming (1975-1987). The papers also include issue and legislative files, legal files, photographs, printed materials, and artifacts.

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.

 Related Materials

Additional papers for Ed Herschler can be found at the Wyoming State Archives.

 Acquisition Information

This material was received from Phil Noble in 2004, Dave Freudenthal in 2009, and W. Don Nelson in July 2016.

 Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in March 2010 and updated by Jamie Greene in April 2017.

 Preferred Citation

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

 Access Terms Democratic Party (Wyo.) Advertising, Political--Wyoming. Political campaigns--Wyoming. Politics, Practical. Politicians--Wyoming--20th century. Wyoming--Politics and government--20th century. Wyoming--History--1946- <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> Politics, Government, and Law Politics and Politicians Container List Series I. Correspondence

1 Personal and Political 1974-1986 2-3 Correspondence on Richard Jahnke Murder Case/Sentencing 1983-1985 3 Phone Message on Richard Jahnke Murder Case/Sentencing 1983 3 Greeting Cards undated Series II. Office Communications and Speeches

4 News Releases 1976-1984 5 News Releases 1984-1985 5-6 Speeches circa 1975-1986 13 "ROC-US Trade and Investment Forum," Recording (Betamax) undated Series III. Campaign Files

7 1974 Campaign File, Herschler vs. Jones 1974 7 1978 Campaign File, Herschler vs. Ostlund 1978 7 1982 Campaign File, Herschler vs. Morton 1982 7 1982 Campaign Issue Files 1982 151982 Campaign Speech Bank1982 7 Election Reports 1974-1983 8 Campaign Spots (Umatic and 3/4 Umatic) 1982 8 Campaign Spots (Video Reel Tape) 1982 8 Campaign Spots (VHS) undated 8 Campaign Spots (Audio Reel) undated 14 (Oversized Folder) Campaign Posters, Stickers, Flyers, and Cards 1982 Series IV. Gubernatorial Papers

9 Inaugural Files 1975 9 Issue File - Corruption 1977-1982 9 Issue File - Public Lands 1983-1984 9 Legislative - Testimony to US House Committee on Internal and Insular Affairs 1979 9 Legislative - Wyoming Legislative Bills 1978, 1982 9 Legislative Reports Recording (Umatic) undated 9 Schedules and Calendars 1975-1986 10 State Licenses (Issuing) 1975-1984 Series V. Legal Files

11 State of Wyoming v. Richard Kirk 1964-1978 11 State of Wyoming v. William French Smith and National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) 1983 11 United States of America v. 30.27 Acres of Land, et al. 1976 Series VI. Miscellaneous

11 Photographs and Negatives (Bulk of Herschler with Constituents and Politicians) circa 1970s-1980s 11 Newspaper Clippings 1973-1984 11 Miscellaneous Printed Materials 1976-1986 11 Guest Books 1979, undated 12 Casper Star-Tribunes - Death of Herschler 2-6-1990 - 2-10-1990 12 Eulogy 1990 13 Herschler Funeral Recording (VHS) 1990 13 "60 Minutes," (VHS) 9-3-1978, 10-15-1978 13 Miscellaneous Artifacts and Ephemera (Plaques, Office Supplies, etc.) circa 1970s-1980s 15Publications: state government planning1982 15Reports: "Facility Needs and Collocation Analysis for selected Human Service Agencies"1985 15Reports: Cheyenne, Wyoming development and community needs1985 15Reports: Health services projects1985 15Synthetic fuels conference1981