Introduction

Wyoming became the 44th state on July 10, 1890. It is nicknamed, the Equality State, since it was the first state to grant voting rights to women. Ester Hobart Morris, known as the "Mother of Women Suffrage," was the first women designated a justice of the peace.

This guide compiles links to digital materials related to Wyoming such as books, government documents, manuscripts, maps, motion pictures, photographs, sheet music, and sound recordings that are available throughout the Library of Congress website. In addition, it provides links to external websites focusing on Wyoming and a bibliography containing selected works for both general and younger readers.

Carol M. Highsmith, photographer. The state capitol in Cheyenne, the largest city in Wyoming. The building's cornerstone was laid in , three years before Wyoming graduated from territorial status to statehood. 2015. Library of Congress Prints

J. J. Stoner, and Beck & Pauli. Bird's eye view of Cheyenne, Wyo. County seat of Laramie Co. 1882. Library of Congress Geography and Map Division.

Carol M. Highsmith, photographer. Rodeo action at the Cheyenne Frontier Days, a western celebration and rodeo held annually, over several days, in the Wyoming capital since. 2015. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

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Introduction

Carol M. Highsmith, photographer. The state capitol in Cheyenne, the largest city in Wyoming. The building's cornerstone was laid in , three years before Wyoming graduated from territorial status to statehood. 2015. Library of Congress Prints

J. J. Stoner, and Beck & Pauli. Bird's eye view of Cheyenne, Wyo. County seat of Laramie Co. 1882. Library of Congress Geography and Map Division.

Carol M. Highsmith, photographer. Rodeo action at the Cheyenne Frontier Days, a western celebration and rodeo held annually, over several days, in the Wyoming capital since. 2015. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.