Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
M.W. Ensign Papers, 1887-1893
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ensign, M.W.
- Title
- M.W. Ensign Papers
- Dates
- 1887-1893 (inclusive)18871887
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 11724
- Summary
- M.W. Ensign was a locating engineer for the Burlington & Missouri Railroad. Collection contains Ensigns survey reports to the Burlington & Missouri Railroad.
- Repository
-
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
-
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
M.W. Ensign (William M. Ensign) was a locating engineer for the Burlington & Missouri Railroad, a subsidiary of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (often referred to as the CB&Q). He conducted surveys for the railroad in the Midwest and Rocky Mountains including Wyoming.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains Ensigns original survey reports for the Burlington & Missouri Railroad to locate suitable lines through Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by M.W. Ensign at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from an anonymous donor in 2009 and purchased from Michael Vinson in 2017.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in December 2017.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Manuscript of a surveying trip through Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana for the Burlington & Missouri Railroad | 1887 |
| 1 | Ensigns Report, Big Horn Basin Lines - Cooke City, Yellowstone Park, Lewis Pass route for the Burlington & Missouri Railroad | December 16, 1893 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Railroads -- Surveying -- West (U.S.)
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
Processed by Jamie J. Greene
2013
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
