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 Inventory of the Milward L. Simpson papers, 1887-1995University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.Email: ahcref@uwyo.eduURL: http://ahc.uwyo.edu/ "©" 2006 University of Wyoming
Arrangement of CollectionThe Milward L. Simpson Papers are arranged in five series. Each series is described in a separate finding aid which may be accessed by clicking on the series detail links below.
Series I. Law Office Files, 1887-1959 (155 document boxes). Arranged in ten sub-series. This series consists of files originating from the Simpson law firm.
Series II. Governor's Office Files, 1952-1960 (88 document boxes). Arranged in six sub-series. This series consists of files originating from the Governor's Office. It also includes personal files dated at the time during Simpson's governorshipThis series consists of files originating from Milward Simpson's time as a United States Senator from 1962-1967. This series consists of files that were created during the time of Simpson's retirement, the bulk of those files being created between 1967 and 1989. In addition, it also includes many personal and family files dating from 1892 to Lorna Simpson's death in 1995. Contains artifacts as well as oversized material not suitable for storage in document boxes such as maps, blueprints, large photographs, and certificates. Scope and ContentThe Milward L. Simpson Papers contain correspondence, legal documents, financial records, speeches, photographs, political papers and reports, and newspaper clippings relating to Milward Simpson's life as well as the Simpson Family. The material details both Simpson's professional and personal life. The material is arranged in order of professional positions held: lawyer, governor, and senator. A fourth series, Post-Senatorial, details Simpson's life after his retirement from the senate and also includes material collected during his retirement. Finally, there is a small series at the end that includes artifacts and oversized materials from all series, including material such as maps, blueprints, large photographs and bulky items not suitable for storage within the document boxes of each of the series in the main collection. Of particular note, several files related to Butch Cassidy are included in the Law Office and Post-Senatorial series. William Simpson, Milward's father, was Butch Cassidy's lawyer. There also is a section of Finn G. Burnett papers in the miscellaneous sub-series of the Law Office Series. Files of note in the Governor's Office series include the gambling and liquor permit problems in Teton County, the LeMasurier Family airplane crash, many files pertaining to Charities and Reform (Prison Board) including the Charles R. Starkweather murder case, the Clay Riggle case and Simpson's view on Capital Punishment. There are also numerous files pertaining to Simpson's involvement with the Republican Party and with the 1953 and 1957 Eisenhower presidential inaugurations. Files in the Senator's Office series include those detailing national legislation affecting Wyoming, the war in Vietnam from both local and national perspectives, and information relating to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. In addition, there is correspondence to and from noted political figures such as Clifford Hansen, Nellie Tayloe Ross, and George H.W. Bush. Files in the Post-Senatorial series consist mainly of files created during Simpson's retirement years. Most of the material is personal in nature and relates to family matters. Other material is related to his involvement with numerous organizations during his retired years. Finally, there is material collected by Milward dealing with his son Alan's campaign and subsequent service as a United States senator. RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsBoxes 1-81 of the Milward L. Simpson Papers contain case files of persons, families and groups collected during legal representation by Milward Simpson which include personal information about individuals. Researchers wishing to use boxes 181 must agree not to reproduce or copy the names of any persons, families, or groups recorded in the case files, nor to use the name of any such person, familiy or group in any published or unpublished product that results from the use of the collection. Researchers using this material must sign a Research Use Agreement Form before accessing materials in boxes 1-81. This restriction will remain in place until 75 years after the latest date in this section of material. Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply. Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Milward L. Simpson Papers, Collection Number 26, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming. Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Kim Winters and John Waggener from 2001-2003. Acquisition InformationThe Milward L. Simpson Papers were donated to the American Heritage Center by Alan Simpson, Milward Simpson, and Dr. Peter Simpson between 1966-1998. Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Milward L. Simpson at the date of processing. Access TermsWyoming -- History -- 1919-1945 Wyoming -- History -- 1946- Wyoming -- Politics and government United States -- Congress -- Senate. Wyoming. Governor (1955-1959: Simpson) |
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