Papers, 1925-1931.

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Papers, 1925-1931.

Collection consists mainly of Emerson's personal correspondence during his two gubernatorial terms. Letters relate to his speaking engagements, and include invitations to conferences and complimentary memberships by special interest groups. There are also letters of condolence and tributes following his death. In addition, there are a few of Emerson's speeches and addresses as state engineer and as governor concerning water rights and public lands.

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Emerson, Frank C. (Frank Collins), 1882-1931

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Engineer, businessman, and Republican governor for the state of Wyoming, Emerson was born in Michigan in 1882. He received his civil engineering degree from the University of Michigan, and later came to Wyoming and engaged in banking and other businesses. In 1919 he became Wyoming state engineer. He was elected governor in 1926 and reelected in 1930. Emerson died of pneumonia in 1931 while in office. From the description of Papers, 1925-1931. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage...

Wyoming. Governor (1927-1931 : Emerson)

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Wyoming. State Engineer's Office

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Responsible for the management of the state's water resources. From the description of Columbia Basin Inter-Agency Committee records, 1943-1961. (Wyoming State Archives). WorldCat record id: 154691729 ...