Fenimore Chatterton papers, 1863-1977, (bulk 1904-1954).

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Fenimore Chatterton papers, 1863-1977, (bulk 1904-1954).

Collection contains correspondence (1914-1956); photographs of Chatterton and the Chatterton family, Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Wyoming in 1903 and 2 panoramic photographs of Riverton, Wyoming (1863, 1903-1953); materials relating to the operation of the Saratoga Mineral Springs Company; the manuscript for his autobiography "Yesterday's Wyoming" (ca. 1957); maps and blueprints for water development projects; newspaper clippings (1933-1977); two engraving plates (ca. 1904); certificates of election; a portrait of Chatterton; a table; and miscellaneous other materials.

2.9 cubic ft (3 boxes) + art + artifacts.

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Chatterton, Fenimore, 1860-1958

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Chatterton (1860-1958) was born in New York and came to Wyoming in 1878 to work as a sutler at Fort Steele. He later operated a general store in Saratoga, Wyoming, and was elected as a state senator in 1890 for Carbon and Niobrara counties. From 1891-1892 Chatterton attended the University of Michigan's law school and from 1894-1898 he served as Carbon County attorney. In 1898 he was elected secretary of state and served as acting governor from April 1903 to January 1905 to fill the...

Wyoming. Governor (1903-1905 : Chatterton)

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Saratoga Mineral Springs Company.

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