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Lyda C. Wood diaries, 1934-1942
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wood, Lyda C.
- Title
- Lyda C. Wood diaries
- Dates
- 1934-1942 (inclusive)19341942
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (3 items)
- Collection Number
- 10740
- Summary
- The Lyda C. Wood collection consists of three diaries (1934, 1936, 1942) which detail her missionary activities with American Indians in Wyoming and Colorado.
- 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
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Lyda C. Wood was a Christian missionary to the Native Americans of Wyoming from 1934 to 1936 and to the Native Americans of Colorado in 1942. In the 1930s she visited Riverton, Casper, Rawlins, Paradise Valley, and many other crossroads in central Wyoming. In 1942, she visited Denver, Pueblo, Durango, and many small towns in Southern Colorado.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of 3 full annual diaries with entries detailing missionary activities. Her diaries tell where she was, what she did, what she ate, and how many “Indian” or “white” callers visited each day.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Lyda C. Wood diaries, 1934, 1936, 1942, Collection Number 10740, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of material from this collection are available at https://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~185~185.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Lyda C. Wood diaries | 1934, 1936, 1942 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Indians of North America.
- Indians--Religion.
- Women missionaries--Colorado.
- Women missionaries--Wyoming.
Geographical Names
- Colorado--Missionaries.
- Colorado--Native Americans.
- Wyoming--History--1919-1945.
- Wyoming--Missionaries.
- Wyoming--Native Americans.
Processed by John Hanks
2006
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