E. W. Bennett family papers, 1883-1933
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bennett, E. W. (Edwin Wakeman)
- Title
- E. W. Bennett family papers
- Dates
- 1883-1933 (inclusive)18831933
- Quantity
- .25 cubic feet (1 box) + artifact.
- Collection Number
- 07506
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Bennett (d.1904) was married to Phoebe Jane Noble (d. 1913) in 1871 and moved to what is now Carbon Conty, Wyoming, around 1874. Bennett operated a freighting and ferry business south of Saratoga, Wyoming. Edwin and Phoebe had 2 daughters, Edna (b. 1875) and Nellie (1878-1929).
Edna was married to Robert Campbell (b. 1878) in 1903, and they operated a sheep ranch. Nellie Bennett was married to Duncan Clark, the foreman of the Iron Mountain Ranch and Cattle Company of Laramie County, Wyoming, in 1905. Clark was a friend of Tom Horn, a professional gunman hired by cattlemen to prevent cattle rustling, who was hung in 1903 for allegedly murdering a 14 year old boy. Clark died in a hunting accident in 1908, and Nellie remarried that same year to James B. Grieve (b. 1876).
Content Description
Collection contains 32 photographs of the extended Bennett family; two masonic certificates; genealogical material; and newspaper clippings. The collection also includes a 1902 letter from Tom Horn to Duncan Clark while Horn was awaiting trial--in the letter, Horn asked for rawhide to do leathermaking; and a riding quirt, possibly made by Horn.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
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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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Campbell, Edna Bennett, 1878-1929.
- Campbell, Robert, b. 1878.
- Clark, Duncan, d. 1908.
- Grieve, James B., b. 1876.
- Grieve, Nellie Clark, 1878-1929.
Family Names
- Bennett family.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Horn, Tom, 1860-1903.
