Verna Keyes papers, 1917-1997.

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Verna Keyes papers, 1917-1997.

The collection contains correspondence from Wyoming Governor Frank Houx, Wyoming State Historian Eunice G. Anderson, and Dr. Grace R. Hebard who suggested design modifications for the flag. Scrapbook files contain an assortment of clippings, correspondence, souvenirs, and graphic materials, including drawings, mockups, and miniature flags.

.45 cubic ft. (1 box)

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Keyes, Verna

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Verna Keays Keyes was the designer of the Wyoming state flag, which was adopted by the Wyoming legislature in 1917. In 1916, she entered a design contest for the flag sponsored by the Wyoming Daughters of the American Revolution. Her design featured a white buffalo against a blue background, with the state seal in the middle of the buffalo. From the description of Verna Keyes papers, 1917-1997. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 269110465 ...

Anderson, Eunice

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Houx, Frank, 1860-1941

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Wyoming. Office of State Historian

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Daughters of the American Revolution. Wyoming State Society

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Hebard, Grace Raymond, 1861-1936

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Grace Raymond Hebard taught and served as librarian at the University of Wyoming. From the description of Marking the old Oregon trail in Wyoming, ca. 1915. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 31912428 Collection materials relating to Hebard's career as University of Wyoming professor, librarian, and western historian. Collection includes subject files containing correspondence, manuscripts, transcripts and printed materials concerning places an...