AGENCY: Governor (2021- : Cox)
SERIES: 226
TITLE: Correspondence
DATES: 1908-1916.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological,thereunder by subject or surname.
DESCRIPTION: An account of the primary activities of Governor Spry's two terms in office have been preserved in this series. As chief executive of the state, the correspondence reflects his involvement in a wide range of important administrative matters.
Described are his efforts to see completion of a permanent home for state government, to increase development of the state's natural resources, to improve irrigation and water rights, to establish higher standards for agricultural products, to upgrade banking practices, to institute more equitable taxation, to provide better working conditions for children, to promote industrial safety, and to participate in conferences and expositions.
There are letters from citizens, private institutions, and businesses requesting assistance and makings suggestions; correspondence within state government, with officials from other states, with officials from the federal government; and employment correspondence after 1909.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently and then microfilm.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
The primary activities of Governor Spry's two terms in office have been preserved in this series.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public