E. E. Lonabaugh papers, circa 1900-circa 1949

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lonabaugh, E. E. (Ellsworth Eugene), 1861-1938.
Title
E. E. Lonabaugh papers
Dates
circa 1900-circa 1949 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.25 cubic feet (5 boxes)
Collection Number
00701
Summary
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

Ellsworth Eugene Lonabaugh (1861-1938), was an attorney in Sheridan, Wyoming, from 1890-1938. He was admitted to the Territorial Bar in 1887, and practiced in Lusk, Wyoming, prior to settling in Sheridan. From 1915-1938, he practiced in partnership with his sons Harvey E. and Alger W. Lonabaugh. Clients included Kooi Coal Company, Ohio Oil Company, the Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Railroad Company, various ranches and the Sheridan Bank of Commerce. His personal business interests included three sheep and cattle ranches near Sheridan, Meeteetse Mercantile Company, and in 1922, a controlling interest in the Sheridan Bank of Commerce.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection consists of case files from Lonabaugh's law practice. There are two boxes of oil related case files and three of general case files. Principals in the cases include Peter Kooi and the Kooi Coal Company, Alaska-Wyoming Oil Company, Ohio Oil Company and Marshall Field.

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Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in the following series:

Series I. Oil files

Series II. General files

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by E. E. Lonabaugh at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top

The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container list)s to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.

Description

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Coal mines and mining -- Law and legislation -- Cases.
  • Natural resources -- Law and legislation -- Cases.
  • Petroleum law and legislation -- Cases.
  • Practice of law -- Wyoming -- Sheridan.
  • Ranches -- Wyoming -- Sheridan County.

Personal Names

  • Field, Marshall, 1893-1956.
  • Kooi, Peter.

Corporate Names

  • Alaska-Wyoming Oil Company.
  • Kooi Coal Company.
  • Ohio Oil Company.

Geographical Names

  • Sheridan (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-