Benjamin Emmons Brewster Autobiographical Manuscript, circa 1925-1949
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brewster, Benjamin Emmons
- Title
- Benjamin Emmons Brewster Autobiographical Manuscript
- Dates
- circa 1925-1949 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .25 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 11708
- 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
Benjamin Emmons Brewster (1851-1935) was a railroad surveyor in the western United States during the 1870s.
Content Description
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 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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Benjamin Emmons Brewster at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Richard and Alison Jones in 2008.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was cataloged by D. Claudia Thompson in March 2013.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Link to Accessioning Worksheet (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Railroad construction workers -- United States -- 19th century
- Surveyors -- United States -- 19th century
Personal Names
- Brewster family
