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Roy Waln family papers,, 1880-1965
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Roy Waln family
- Title
- Roy Waln family papers,
- Dates
- 1880-1965 (inclusive)18801965
- Quantity
- 2.0 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 11062
- Summary
- 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
Art Waln, son of Roy Waln, had a photograph collection of the Waln family from Glendo, Wyoming, later of Wheatland, Wyoming. Roy Waln, who died in 1993, was an insurance agent. Everett Waln was sheriff of Wheatland.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains photograph albums and loose photographs of early Glendo, Wyoming, including dam building; a family trip to Yellowstone Park in 1933; Horseshoe Ranch; and family portraits that date back to the 1800s, following the genealogy of the Esther Watts branch of the family. Loose photographs include snapshots of locations in Wyoming and Colorado and ranch photographs. Some family papers, obituaries, and newspaper clippings are included. The bulk of the photographs date from 1890s to the early 1930s and are dated and identified for the most part.
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
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 lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ranch life -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
Personal Names
- Waln, Arthur.
- Waln, Everett.
- Waln, Roy.
- Watts, Esther.
Geographical Names
- Glendo (Wyo.)
- Wheatland (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
- Yellowstone National Park.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
