Byron Hirst papers, 1920-2000.

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Byron Hirst papers, 1920-2000.

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Collection includes biographical material, law manuscripts, photographs, a scrapbook, and subject files that trace Hirst's civic, political, and legal careers. Biographical files include the history of his parents, childhood, and college days. Photographic files include mainly social events connected with Hirst's leadership roles in Cheyenne, and some photos of his youth. The subject files contain Hirst's numerous civic activities and his regular correspondence with Wyoming politicians including Alan and Pete Simpson, Malcolm Wallop, Craig Thomas, Dick Cheney, Governor Jim Geringer, and others.

5 cubic ft. (8 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7570539

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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