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Orrin and Lorraine Bonney papers, 1870-2016

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bonney, Orrin H.; Bonney, Lorraine G.
Title
Orrin and Lorraine Bonney papers
Dates
1870-2016 (inclusive)
Quantity
25.59 cubic ft. (31 boxes)
Collection Number
00827
Summary
Orrin and Lorraine Bonney were Wyoming authors. Collection contains manuscripts, research files, correspondence, photographs, and audio and video recordings regarding there work and personal lives.
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

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Orrin and Lorraine Bonney were joint authors of the books "Guide to the Wyoming Mountains and Wilderness Areas" (1960), "Battle Drums and Geysers" (1970), and a biography of Lt. Gustavus Cheyney Doane, an explorer of the Yellowstone and Snake River regions in the 1870s.

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Content Description

Collection contains manuscripts, research files, and publication information regarding many of their books including "Guide to the Wyoming Mountains and Wilderness Areas" and "Battle Drums and Geysers." Collection also contains biographical information, correspondence, photographs, slides, and audio and video recordings regarding their work and personal lives.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Orrin and Lorraine Bonney at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Orrin and Lorraine Bonney from 1967-1995 and the Estate of Lorraine G. Bonney by Margaret Bellorado from 2016-2023.

Processing Note

Portions of the collection were processed by John R. Waggener in 2016 and Alexandra Cardin in July 2021, and updated by Jamie J. Greene in April 2017 and June 2025.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Personal Names

  • Doane, Gustavus Cheyney, 1840-1892.

Geographical Names

  • Snake River (Wyo.-Wash.) -- Discovery and exploration.
  • Yellowstone River -- Discovery and exploration.

Occupations

  • Authors.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Bonney, Lorraine G. -- Battle drums and geysers.
    • Bonney, Lorraine G. -- Guide to the Wyoming mountains and wilderness areas.
    • Bonney, Orrin H. -- Battle drums and geysers.
    • Bonney, Orrin H. -- Guide to the Wyoming mountains and wilderness areas.

Processed by John R. Waggener and Alexandra Cardin
2016

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