Joseph C. Spencer papers, 1884-1934
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Spencer, Joseph C.
- Title
- Joseph C. Spencer papers
- Dates
- 1884-1934 (inclusive)18841934
- Quantity
- 1.80 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 01994
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Joseph Champlin Spencer (1845-1920) was a Chicago, Illinois real estate investor with interests in Wyoming ranching and Black Hills tourism. He developed, owned and operated the Sylvan Lake Hotel and the Black Hills Hotel Company in Custer, South Dakota, and the LAK Ranch in Weston County, Wyoming.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence (1884-1934) dealing mostly with his investments in South Dakota; legal documents relating to the Sylvan Lake property (1892-1909); newsclippings; and photographs.
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 list)s 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
Subject Terms
- Bars (Drinking establishments) -- South Dakota -- Custer.
- Cattle trade -- Wyoming -- Weston County.
- Hotels -- South Dakota -- Custer.
- Ranches -- Wyoming -- Weston County.
- Real estate investment -- South Dakota -- Custer.
- Real estate investment -- Wyoming -- Weston County.
- Taverns (Inns) -- South Dakota -- Custer.
- Tourism -- Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.)
- Tourism -- South Dakota -- Custer.
Corporate Names
- Black Hills Hotel Company.
- LAK Ranch (Wyo.)
- Sylvan Lake Hotel.
Geographical Names
- Custer (S.D.) -- History.
- Weston County (Wyo.) -- History.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- to 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Financiers.
