H. W. Thurston papers, 1903-1949

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Thurston, H. W. (Harry W.), 1874-1944.
Title
H. W. Thurston papers
Dates
1903-1949 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
07590
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.

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Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Thurston was a forest ranger in Yellowstone National Park from 1903 until the late 1910s. He was later a manager with Petroleum Service Co. in Cody, Wyoming.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Contains miscellaneous correspondence (1907, 1936-1949) regarding Yellowstone National Park and Petroleum Service Co.; miscellaneous photographs of Yellowstone National Park and Thurston (1903-1924); and hunting and fishing licenses (1908-1949).

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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.

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Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by H. W. Thurston at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

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Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top

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Description

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • National parks and reserves -- Wyoming.
  • Petroleum industry and trade -- Wyoming -- Cody.

Corporate Names

  • Petroleum Service Company.

Geographical Names

  • Cody (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
  • Yellowstone National Park.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Licenses.
  • Photographs.

Occupations

  • Foresters.