Papers, 1919-1997.

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Papers, 1919-1997.

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The Keith Thomson papers include departmental and legislative files from his Congressional terms as well as his campaign files, which include audio and visual recordings. Also included are personal files, which include his pre-political career, his World War II service, photographs, scrapbooks and personal correspondence.

127 cubic ft. (276 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Thomson, Edwin Keith, 1919-1960.

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Edwin Keith Thomson was born in Newcastle, Wyoming, on February 8, 1919. He earned his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Wyoming. He married Thyra Rose Godfrey on August 6, 1939. In 1941, he entered World War II with the U.S. Army and served in Italy and Africa. He became the Army's youngest battalion commander in 1943 when he was put in charge of the 362nd Infantry, 91st Division. For his military service he received many awards including the Purple Heart, the Legion of Merit, a...