Carl A. Rott was born in Sauk County, Wisconsin in 1902 and graduated from the Univeresity of Wisconsin in 1928 with an M.A. in journalism and economics. He worked for several papers in Wisconsin before becoming acquainted with Alf Landon in 1932. Landon had just been elected governor of Kansas, and Rott served as Landon's personal secretary from 1932-1939. He also served as one of Landon's speechwriters during his 1936 presidential campaign. From 1939-1940, Rott was the personnel director for the Kansas State Highway Commission. From 1940-1946, Rott worked as the editor of the Hastings, Nebraska "Tribune," and editor and general manager of the Winfield, Kansas "Courier." Both papers were owned by Fred A. Seaton of Hastings, Nebraska, who would later become one of Nebraska's U.S. senators, a personal secretary for President Eisenhower, and Secretary of the Interior. Seaton purchased the Sheridan, Wyoming "Press" in 1946, and Rott became its editor and publisher, a position he held until his death in 1969. Rott also served a staggering term on the Wyoming State Highway Commission during the 1950s, and also operated the 4Z Ranch outside of Sheridan. Rott was unsuccessful in his bid to be Sheridan County's state representative in 1958.
From the description of Carl A. Rott papers, 1919-1971. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 34073512
From the guide to the Carl A. Rott papers, 1919-1971, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)
