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L.H. Robinson papers, 1891-1943
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Robinson, L.H. (Lucian Holbrook)
- Title
- L.H. Robinson papers
- Dates
- 1891-1943 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 3.80 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00847
- Summary
- Financial records of L. H. Robinson's Whitewood, South Dakota, and Moorcroft, Wyoming, general stores and photographs of Moorcroft, Wyoming.
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
Lucian Holbrook Robinson (1869-1956) established and operated the L. H. Robinson General Merchandise Store in Moorcroft, Wyoming, from 1893-1947. Robinson also held mercantile interests in Whitewood, South Dakota.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains miscellaneous business records of the L. H. Robinson General Merchandise Stores in Whitewood, South Dakota, and Moorcroft, Wyoming including general journals and ledgers, cashbooks, accounts and sales books, and a tally book of cattle herds passing through Moorcroft in 1894. Also included are photographs of Moorcroft and L.H. Robinson (1908-1910).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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, L. H. Robinson Papers, Collection Number 00847, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by L. H. Robinson at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationReceived from Helen Zimmerschied, 1960, 1963.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D.C. Thompson.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Photographs of Moorcroft, Wyoming, and L.H. Robinson | 1908-1910 |
| 1 | Financial Journals (2 items) | January 1-June 13, 1891 |
| 1 | Financial Journal | July 1-October 31, 1891 |
| 1 | Balance Sheets | January-June, 1891 |
| 1 | Balance Sheets | July 1891-May 1892; 1893 |
| 1 | Bills Receivable | 1892 |
| 1 | Tally Book of Trail Herds Through Moorcroft, Wyoming | 1894 |
| 1 | Financial Ledger | 1894-1895 |
| 1 | Financial Ledger | 1895-1897 |
| 1 | Bills Receivable | January-June, no year |
| 1 | Sales Book | September-October, no year |
| 1 | Order Book | October-May, no year |
| 2 | Financial Ledger | July-November, circa 1892 |
| 2 | Day Book | 1902 |
| 2 | Day Book | 1902-1903 |
| 2 | Day Book | 1903 |
| 3 | Financial Ledger, Robinson Mercantile Company | 1908-1922 |
| 3 | Financial Ledger, Robinson Mercantile Company | 1909-1910 |
| 4 | Day Book | 1913-1925 |
| 4 | Cash Book | 1919-1921 |
| 4 | Accounts List | December 31, 1929 |
| 5 | Financial Ledger, Robinson Mercantile Company | February 1931-December 1935 |
| 5 | Financial Ledger | 1936-1943 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Retail trade--South Dakota--Whitewood
- Retail trade--Wyoming--Moorcroft
Geographical Names
- Moorcroft (Wyo.)
- Whitewood (S.D.)
- Wyoming--History--1890-1918
- Wyoming--History--1919-1945
Form or Genre Terms
- Business records
Occupations
- Businessmen
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- L.H. Robinson General Merchandise
- Robinson Mercantile Company
Processed by D. C. Thompson
2006
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