Benjamin Emmons Brewster Autobiographical Manuscript, circa 1925-1949

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Brewster, Benjamin Emmons
Title
Benjamin Emmons Brewster Autobiographical Manuscript
Dates
circa 1925-1949 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
11708
Summary
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Benjamin Emmons Brewster (1851-1935) was a railroad surveyor in the western United States during the 1870s.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Benjamin Emmons Brewster collection contains a manuscript written by Brewster about his life up to 1894. Also included is a typescript of the manuscript and some notes, including genealogical information.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Benjamin Emmons Brewster at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Richard and Alison Jones in 2008.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was cataloged by D. Claudia Thompson in March 2013.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top

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Description

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Railroad construction workers -- United States -- 19th century
  • Surveyors -- United States -- 19th century

Personal Names

  • Brewster family