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Matilda Hansen papers, 1959-2008

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hansen, Matilda
Title
Matilda Hansen papers
Dates
1959-2008 (inclusive)
1976-1994 (bulk)
Quantity
56.20 cubic ft. (58 boxes) + 1.615 MB
Collection Number
7117
Summary
Collection of the Legislative Papers of Matilda Hansen, longtime Wyoming House Representative and supporter of Women's issues and organizations.
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

Matilda Hansen served in the Wyoming State Legislature and was the Wyoming State Representative from Albany County from 1975-1995. In 1963, Hansen earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and continued her education at the University of Wyoming, earning a Masters Degree in Geography in 1970.

She began her professional career as a High School Teacher in Colorado from 1963-1965. In 1966, she became the director of the Albany County Adult Education program and administered the county's GED, ESL and Community education programs until 1978.

In 1974, she was elected as a Democrat to her first term as a Wyoming State Representative for Albany County. She served on various committees including: Rules, Judiciary, Administrative Rules, Juvenile Affairs, and Lien Laws, Health and Human Resources, National Conference of State Legislatures Law, Children-Families and Social Services, and Appropriations.

Hansen has been a member of several community organizations including the League of Women Voters, SAFE board, and the Task Force on Correctional Officer Training. In 1980, she was named Public Citizen of the Year by the Wyoming Chapter of Social Workers. Hansen has been a member of several community organizations including the League of Women Voters, SAFE board, and the Task Force on Correctional Officer Training. In 1980, she was named Public Citizen of the Year by the Wyoming Chapter of Social Workers. Hansen's most notable legislative work addressed education, women's issues; including abortion, and was the driving force into the creation of the Wyoming Territorial Park in Laramie, Wyoming.

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Content Description

The Matilda Hansen Papers consists of bill files, subject files, memos, and committee files. Correspondence consists of constituent mail and communication between Hansen and various State and Federal legislators. Committee files include Judiciary, Child Protection Advisory, Audit, Labor and Health and Juvenile Planning. Bill Files consist of the Wyoming Community Development Authority Act and the Capitol Building Commission Bonds Act. A sample of Subject Files include: Abortion, Wyoming Territorial Park, Welfare Reform, Equal Rights Amendment, Education and the University of Wyoming.

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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, Matilda Hansen papers, 1969-1995, Collection Number 7117, 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 Matilda Hansen by at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by Matilda Hansen between 1978-2016.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Chris Garmire from May 2006-September 2006 and updated by Jamie Greene in June 2017.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Abortion
  • Legislators-Wyoming
  • Medicaid
  • Mental Health
  • Wyoming Territorial Prison

Personal Names

  • Clinton, William J.
  • Gore, Albert.

Geographical Names

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

Occupations

  • Legislators.
  • Politicians--Wyoming.
  • Politicians.

Processed by Chris Garmire
2006

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