McCollough, A. W., (Albert W.), 1882-1941.

Albert W. McCollough (1882-1941) was born in Missouri and received a law degree from the University of Chicago in 1911. He moved to Laramie, Wyoming and formed the law firm of Corthell, McCollough and Corthell with Nellis and Morris E. Corthell. From 1917 to 1923 McCollough served as attorney for the city of Laramie and was also a five-time state representative for Albany County, Wyoming from 1923 to 1933. He was the house speaker for the 1927 term and the Republican floor leader for the 1925, 1929, and 1933 terms.

McCollough was married in 1915 to Elsie Martha Rogers (b. 1889) and they had two sons: Albert W. Jr. (b. 1917) and Robert Rogers (b. 1919). Albert Jr. and Robert both attended the University of Wyoming, with Robert earning an M.A. in English in 1942.

From the description of A.W. McCollough family papers, 1910-1942. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 33810494

Albert W. McCollough was born in Missouri in 1882. He received his law degree from the University of Chicago in 1911. He moved to Laramie, Wyoming and formed the law firm of Corthell, McCollough and Corthell with Nellis and Morris Corthell. McCollough served as attorney for the city of Laramie from 1917-1923 and was also a five-time state representative for Albany County, Wyoming from 1923-1933. He was the speaker of the house in the 1927 term and the Republican floor leader for the 1925, 1929, and 1933 terms.

McCollough was married in 1915 to Elise Martha Rogers and they had two sons: Albert W. Jr., born in 1917 and Robert Rogers, born in 1919. Albert W. Jr. and Robert both attended the University of Wyoming, with Robert earning a M.A. in English in 1942.

From the guide to the A.W. McCollough family papers, 1910-1942, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)