Everett T. Copenhaver scrapbooks, 1916-1983.
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Copenhaver, Everett T.
- Title
- Everett T. Copenhaver scrapbooks
- Dates
- 1916-1983. (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 09411
- Summary
- Everett T. Copenhaver was a prominent Wyoming politician between the 1930s and 1970s. He held various state offices including: Secretary of State, State Auditor and State Treasurer. The collection contains 4 scrapbooks documenting his political career in Wyoming.
- Repository
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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
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Everett T. Copenhaver was a prominent Wyoming politician between the 1930s and 1970s. Copenhaver was born in Nebraska in 1898 and attended the University of Nebraska. He moved to Douglas, Wyoming in 1919, where he went to work for the Railway Express Agency. Copenhaver's political career began in 1938, when he was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives as a Republican representative from Converse County and went on to serve two terms. Copenhaver held a number of other Wyoming state offices in the course of his long political career, which included serving as Deputy Secretary of State (1943-1944), Assistant State Examiner (1944), State Auditor (1947-1955, 1967-1973), Secretary of State (1955-1959), and State Treasurer (1963-1967). Everett T. Copenhaver passed away in 1986.
Content Description
The collection consists of four scrapbooks, which document Everett T. Copenhaver's life and political career in Wyoming. The scrapbooks contain photographs, clippings, miscellaneous printed materials, correspondence, and award certificates.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Scrapbook Number, Everett T. Copenhaver Scrapbooks, 1916-1983, Collection Number 09411, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Everett T. Copenhaver at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationScrapbooks were donated by Ross D. Copenhaver on April 3, 1987
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Chris Garmire in November 2006
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Scrapbook 1Dates: 1916-1956Container: Box 1
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Description: Scrapbook 2Dates: 1955-1983Container: Box 1
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Description: Scrapbook 3Dates: 1962-1966Container: Box 1
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Description: Scrapbook 4Dates: 1967-1977Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Republican Party (Wyo.)
- Wyoming-Legislature-House of Representatives.
- Wyoming-Secretary of State.
- Wyoming-State Auditor.
- Wyoming-State Treasurer's Office.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming-History-1919-1945.
- Wyoming-History-1946-
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks.
Occupations
- Political candidates.
