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Sam Albert Thompson papers, 1904-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thompson, Sam Albert.
- Title
- Sam Albert Thompson papers
- Dates
- 1904-1974 (inclusive)19041974
- Quantity
- .10 cubic feet (1 envelope)
- Collection Number
- 06781
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Sam Albert Thompson and his son Thomas Albert Thompson were involved in tie cutting and the lumber industry in southeastern Wyoming between 1900 and 1937.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Sam Albert Thompson papers contain photographs, two 8 mm film reels, and a 16 mm film reel. The photographs identify activities of the Carbon Timber Company, Keystone Mine and Stamp Mill, various members of the Thompson family and other individuals engaged in tie cutting and other activities in southeastern Wyoming between 1900 and 1937. The film reels are identified as 1) Tie Drive 2) Snowy Range 3) Depicting the actual tie drive in Medicine Bow National Forest, early 1900s, presumably on the North Fork Creek, West of Laramie.
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
- Lumbering -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
- Railroad ties -- Wyoming.
Corporate Names
- Carbon Timber Company.
Geographical Names
- Medicine Bow National Forest (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Thompson, Thomas Albert, 1908-
