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William Tom Kennedy photographs, 1904-1971 (Bulk 1904-1913)
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kennedy, William Tom
- Title
- William Tom Kennedy photographs
- Dates
- 1904-1971 (Bulk 1904-1913) (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- items
- Collection Number
- 06950
- Summary
- The William Tom Kennedy photographs show Goldfield, Buckhorn, and Beowawe, Nevada in the early 20th century.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William Tom Kennedy came from Mine Hill, New Jersey, to the Goldfield, Nevada, area in the early 1900s. He worked as a chemist in the mining industry and was associated with the Buckhorn mine at Buckhorn, Nevada. He and his wife, Mary Maloney Kennedy, were the parents of four children: Mary Jane, William Craig, Lester Joseph, and Caroline Elizabeth.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The William Tom Kennedy photographs comprise 23 images of Goldfield, Buckhorn, and Beowawe, Nevada, between 1904 and 1913. Later images show ruins of the stamp mill at Goldfield (1935) and Augustus Locke (1971).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by William Tom Kennedy at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Caroline E. (Kennedy) Sims in 1978.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in February 2010
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Photographs: Goldfield, Nevada | 1904-1935 |
| 1 | 2 | Photographs: Buckhorn, Nevada | circa 1913 |
| 1 | 3 | Photographs: Beowawe, Nevada | 1912 |
| 1 | 4 | Photographs: Locke, Augustus (with Alice Locke and Laura Garvin) | 1971 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Gold mines and mining--Nevada
Geographical Names
- Beowawe (Nev.)
- Buckhorn (Nev.)
- Goldfield (Nev.)
Processed by D. Claudia Thompson
2010
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