governors

Interview with Stanley Hathaway

Audio and transcript of interview with former Governor Stanley K. Hathaway conducted by John Hinckley in 1977.

Interview with Milward Simpson

Audio and transcript of interview with former Governor Milward Simpson, conducted by John Hinckley, July 18, 1977, in Cody.

Interview with Ed Herschler

Audio and transcript of interview with former Governor Ed Herschler conducted by John Hinckley in 1977.

Interview with Clifford Hansen

Transcript and audio of Clifford Hansen Interview conducted by John Hinckley.

Wyoming’s Historic Governors’ Mansion

Home to 19 of Wyoming’s first families, the Historic Governor’s Mansion was occupied from 1904 through 1976, opened to the public in 1977 and extensively renovated in 2004.

Wiliam Ross worked his way from prosecuting attorney of Laramie County to the nomination for Governor on the Democratic Party's ticket. He died in his office and his wife was elected to take his place.

William Richards

President Harrison appointed William Richards surveyor general of the Territory in 1889. He was elected governor and served from January 7, 1895 to January 2, 1899.

William Hale

President Arthur appointed William Hale Governor of Wyoming Territory July 18, 1882. Governor Hale took the oath of office August 3, 1882 and served until his death at Cheyenne, Wyoming, January 13, 1885.

Thomas Moonlight

Thomas Moonlight was elected State Senator for Leavenworth County in 1872 and then appointed Governor of Wyoming Territory by President Cleveland on January 5, 1887. Governor Moonlight took the oath of office January 24, 1887 serving until April 9, 1889

Stanley Hathaway

Stanley Hathaway was elected to two terms as Governor in 1966 and 1970. Appointed Secretary of the Interior by President Ford in June 1975, Hathaway resigned the next month due to ill health.

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