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Everett T. Copenhaver scrapbooks, 1916-1983.

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Copenhaver, Everett T.
Title
Everett T. Copenhaver scrapbooks
Dates
1916-1983. (inclusive)
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
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

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.

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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.

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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, Scrapbook Number, Everett T. Copenhaver Scrapbooks, 1916-1983, Collection Number 09411, 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 Everett T. Copenhaver at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Scrapbooks were donated by Ross D. Copenhaver on April 3, 1987

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Chris Garmire in November 2006

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
    • Description: Scrapbook 1
      Dates: 1916-1956
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Scrapbook 2
      Dates: 1955-1983
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Scrapbook 3
      Dates: 1962-1966
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Scrapbook 4
      Dates: 1967-1977
      Container: Box 1

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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.
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