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Bert Oldman papers, 1901-1911

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Oldman, Bert
Title
Bert Oldman papers
Dates
1901-1911 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.45 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
00111
Summary
Ledgers of a mining company, Webb and Welch, that had mining operations in Encampment, Wyoming.
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Albert “Bert” H. Oldman (b. 1869) was a miner who came to Encampment, Wyoming, from Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1899. He married Lora Webb Nichols (1883-1962) in 1900, and the couple divorced in 1910. He became a stockholder in mining companies in and around Encampment, Wyoming.

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Content Description

The collection contains two ledgers dating from 1901 to 1911. They appear to relate payouts for services and labor that were done for the company Webb and Welch managed by P.F. Welch, W.F. Webb, and C.W. Webb which operated in Encampment, Wyoming.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

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

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Bert Oldman at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Bert Oldman in 1948.

Processing Note

The finding aid was encoded by Katelyn Wittenborn in April 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Description: Day Book: Webb and Welch
    Dates: 1900
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Day Book
    Dates: January 2, 1904 - May 1911
    Container: Box 1

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Subject Terms

Personal Names

  • Nichols, Lora Webb, 1883-1962.

Geographical Names

  • Carbon County (Wyo.) -- History.
  • Encampment (Wyo.) -- History.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
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