Edmund E. Robinson letters

Edmund E. Robinson letters, 1870-1872

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Robinson, Edmund E.
Title: Edmund E. Robinson letters
Dates: 1870-1872 (inclusive)
18701872
Quantity: .10 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number: 01104
Summary: Edmund E. Robinson was a station agent for the Union Pacific Railroad. Collection contains transcripts of correspondence from Robinson.
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.
Additional Reference Guides: Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Robinson was a station agent for the Union Pacific Railroad starting in 1870, at Lookout Station in Albany County, Wyoming.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Transcripts of seven letters written by Robinson for the Groton (New York) "Journal" describing railroad operations at Lookout Station and in Wyoming, ranching opportunities in Albany and Carbon Counties, Independence Day celebrations in Laramie, Wyoming and the local scenery.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

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

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at https://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~180~180.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Edmund E. Robinson at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in November 2021.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1	Transcripts of seven letters written by Robinson for the Groton (New York) "Journal"	undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Cattle trade -- Wyoming -- Albany County.
Cattle trade -- Wyoming -- Carbon County.
Migration, Internal -- United States.
Railroad stations -- Management -- Wyoming -- Lookout.
Railroads -- Wyoming -- Lookout.

Corporate Names

Union Pacific Railroad Company.

Geographical Names

Albany County (Wyo.)
Carbon County (Wyo.)
Laramie (Wyo.)
Lookout (Wyo.)
Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.

Occupations

Railroad station managers.

Titles within the Collection

Groton journal.

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