AGENCY: Governor (2021- : Cox)

SERIES: 3896
TITLE: Letter books
DATES: 1909-1913.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

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 expositions and conferences. The letterbooks consist of copies of letters, most of which were sent from the Governor or from the Governor's office. Included are replies to citizens, private institutions, and businesses; communications within state government, with officials from other states, with officials from the federal government, and with officials from foreign governments.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

These volumes provide comprehensive documentation of letters which were sent from the Governor or from the Governor's office.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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