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James John Hagerman papers, 1885-1943
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hagerman, James John, 1838-1909.
- Title
- James John Hagerman papers
- Dates
- 1885-1943 (inclusive)18851943
1885-1894 (bulk)18851894 - Quantity
- .45 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 03020
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
James John Hagerman, who discovered the Menominee Iron Range in northern Michigan, moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1884. Hagerman began developing active mining interests in Colorado, which led to his controlling interest in the Colorado Midland Railway Company through 1900.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains materials relating to Hagerman's interest in the Colorado Midland Railway Company and the Cripple Creek Strike in 1894. The collection includes correspondence (1885-1949) dealing with the financing, construction and sale of the Colorado Midland Railroad and the Cripple Creek Strike; a written memoir by Hagerman (1908) and one by his son Percy Hagerman (1932); and an address by Percy Hagerman on the Colorado Midland (1943).
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, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cripple Creek Strike, Cripple Creek, Colo., 1893.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Colorado.
- Railroads -- Colorado -- Finance.
- Strikes and lockouts -- Miners -- Colorado.
Corporate Names
- Colorado Midland Railway Company.
Geographical Names
- Colorado -- History -- 1876-1950.
Occupations
- Financiers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hagerman, Percy -- Memoirs.
