Nels H. Smith papers

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Nels H. Smith papers

1926-1943 (bulk 1938-1943) (inclusive)

https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv213642

Nels H. Smith was governor of Wyoming from 1939 until1943.The papers include correspondence, photographs, notes, reports, bills, casefiles, invitations, bound materials, and clippings which primarily document GovernorSmith's career from 1938 to 1943.

13.05 cubic ft. (27 document boxes and 3 flat boxes)

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6405589

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Smith, Nels H., 1884-1976

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Nels H. Smith (1884-1976), a Republican politician and rancher, was governor of Wyoming from 1939-1943. A native of South Dakota, he moved to Crook County, Wyoming in 1907. He later moved to Weston County where he was elected to the 1919 session of the Wyoming House of Representatives. Smith served one term as governor and was defeated for re-election in 1942. From the description of Nels H. Smith papers, 1926-1943 (bulk 1938-1943) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). W...

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