C. Watt Brandon papers, 1886-1954
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brandon, C. Watt, 1871-
- Title
- C. Watt Brandon papers
- Dates
- 1886-1954 (inclusive)18861954
1904-1954 (bulk)19041954 - Quantity
- 3.8 cubic feet (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00121
- 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
Brandon (1871-1958), a Wyoming newspaper owner and editor, was originally from Iowa. He came to Pinedale, Wyoming in 1904 and started the town's first newspaper, the "Pinedale Roundup". Brandon managed the "Roundup" until 1908 when he moved to Kemmerer and bought a paper there, the "Camera". He later sold that paper, moved to Sheridan, and published the "Semi Weekly Post" from 1918-1924. In 1925 he established the "Sheridan Journal". Brandon moved to Idaho in 1932 and from there again operated "The Kemmerer Gazette". He ran "The Gazette" until 1945 when he established the Gazette Publishing Company and sold half the company to the employees. Brandon acted as editor, company president and continued to write a weekly local interest and history column.
Content Description
Collection consists mainly of indexed scrapbooks (1932-1952) of Brandon's articles and column "Day by day" from "The Kemmerer Gazette". There is a scrapbook (1886-1950) of personal and family materials including newspaper clippings, letters and memorabilia. There are also some personal and business letters (1906-1952) (including some from Kemmerer native, J.C. Penny), materials relating to the establishment of the "Pinedale Roundup", and miscellaneous personal materials.
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
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Journalism -- Editing -- Wyoming.
- Newspaper publishing -- Wyoming.
- Newspapers -- Ownership.
Corporate Names
- Gazette Publishing Company (Kemmerer, Wyo.)
Geographical Names
- Kemmerer (Wyo.) -- History.
- Kemmerer (Wyo.) -- Newspapers.
- Pinedale (Wyo.) -- Newspapers.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks.
Occupations
- Editors.
Titles within the Collection
- Kemmerer Gazette.
- Pinedale Roundup.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Penny, J. C. (James Cash), 1875-1971.
