Papers, 1954-1962.

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Papers, 1954-1962.

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Collection is chiefly materials related to Hickey's term as Wyoming's governor and U.S. Senator. Collection includes constituent correspondence, invitations, a scrapbook, speeches, and miscellaneous photographs. The collection also includes materials relating to Hickey's membership and the founding of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

39.16 cubic ft. (90 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7388305

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Wyoming. Governor (1959-1961 : Hickey)

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United States. Congress. Senate

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Hickey, J. J. (Joseph John)

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Joseph John Hickey was born in Rawlins, Wyoming, in 1911 and established a legal practice in Rawlins following his graduation from the University of Wyoming in 1934. After serving in World War II from 1943-1946, he was appointed U.S. District attorney in 1949 and served until 1955. In 1958 he was elected governor of Wyoming as a Democrat. Following the death of U.S. Senator-elect Keith Thomson in December of 1960, Hickey resigned as governor to have his Secretary of State, Jack Gage, appoint him...