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W.E. Zipfel papers, 1900-1955
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Zipfel, W.E.
- Title
- W.E. Zipfel papers
- Dates
- 1900-1955 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .9 cubic ft. (3 containers)
- Collection Number
- 00357
- Summary
- Maps, manuscripts, and photographs regarding railroads, telephone lines, water use, and oil fields in Wyoming, primarily in the Laramie 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
Walter E. Zipfel (1876-1956) was an engineer for the municipality of Laramie, Wyoming. Born in England, he immigrated to the United States in 1889. His work as an engineer included railroad, irrigation, and telephone lines.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains maps and plats of railroad, river drainage, and telephone lines plotted by Walter E. Zipfel and others. Included are plans of the Union Pacific and Laramie, Hahn’s Peak, and Pacific Railroads; information on Laramie and Centennial, Wyoming; and manuscripts by Zipfel on water use and irrigation. Also included are photographs of oil production in Wyoming and of the Laramie, Wyoming, area.
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 W.E. Zipfel at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Walter E. Zipfel in 1955.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in August 2019.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Manuscripts: Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | "Water," by W.E. Zipfel and C.L. Moir |
1934 |
| 1 | "We Can Remain a Great Nation Only So Long As We Retain Fertility in the Soil," by W.E. Zipfel |
1955 |
Maps and Plats: Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | American Telephone and Telegraph, Laramie to Salt Lake City, Buried Cable Communication Systems, by W.E. Zipfel |
1946 |
| 3 | Drainage Basins of Rivers in Wyoming and Surrounding States, annotated by W.E. Zipfel |
1934 |
| 2 |
Intermountain Industrial Properties of the Union Pacific Railroad in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado (book showing maps, aerial photographs, and text) |
circa 1940 |
| 2 | Laramie to Coalmont, by W.E. Zipfel, Office of Chief Engineer, (probably railroad, possibly road?) |
1923 |
| 3 | Laramie, Hahn's Peak, and Pacific Railway, Plans for Trestle Bridge from Station 1014 to Station 1016+08, Mile 50 (9 sheets), by J.J. Argo, Chief Engineer |
1909 |
| 2 | Old LNP&WRR [Laramie, North Park, & Western Railroad] Profile [no author] |
undated |
| 3 | Plat Showing the Location of the Laramie, Hahn's Peak, and Pacific Railway at the Town of Centennial, and Also the Lands Owned by the Interstate Townsite Company and the Boston Realty Company, by R.D. Stearts, Office of the Chief Engineer |
1903 or 1904 |
| 3 | Union Pacific Railroad Change of Line Between Buford and Laramie and Proposed Change of Highway Between Laramie and Fish Hatchery, Resident Engineer's Office |
1900 |
Photographs: Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Miscellaneous (Laramie airport; ice fishing) |
undated |
| 1 | Superior Oil Company - Millbrook (Wyo.) |
undated |
| 1 | Union Pacific Oil Interests Between Laramie and Coalmont |
undated |
| 1 | Wyoming Oil Fields |
undated |
Transcripts: "Marks on Iron Post Monuments...As Copied from the Manual of Surveying Instructions" , 1947Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Petroleum industry -- Wyoming
- Railroads -- Wyoming
- Water use -- Wyoming
Corporate Names
- Laramie, Hahn’s Peak, and Pacific Railway Company
- Union Pacific Railroad Company
Geographical Names
- Centennial (Wyo.)
- Laramie (Wyo.)
Processed by D. Claudia Thompson
2019
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