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Union Pacific Coal Company maps, 1890-1950
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Union Pacific Coal Company
- Title
- Union Pacific Coal Company maps
- Dates
- 1890-1950 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 28 cubic ft. (30 boxes) + electronic media
- Collection Number
- 05746
- Summary
- Mine maps of the Union Pacific Coal Company, primarily from the Rock Springs, Wyoming, area.
- 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
The Union Pacific Coal Company was a subsidiary of the Union Pacific Railroad Company. The coal company was formed in 1890, replacing the earlier Union Pacific Coal Department (created in 1874). Most of the coal was extracted from mines in the Rock Springs, Wyoming, area.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains digitized maps of Union Pacific Coal Company mines near Rock Springs and elsewhere in Wyoming. Also included are some photographs and business records.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by the Union Pacific Coal Company at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationMaterial was received from F.J. Dittman in 1975. Two receipt books were purchased in 1996. The bulk of the collection was donated by Neil Brown of the Union Pacific Resources Group and Anadarko Petroleum Corp, 1998-2006.
Processing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12DFOL (#001-012), ahcdm_05746_001-012, Access/05746 | Digitized Maps |
1890-1950 | |
Link to Container List (PDF) 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
- Coal mines and mining -- Wyoming
Geographical Names
- Rock Springs (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
Form or Genre Terms
- Mine maps
