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Mamie Thompson Tyvold papers 1870-1910
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Tyvold, Mamie Thompson
- Title
- Mamie Thompson Tyvold papers 1870-1910 ( inclusive)
- Quantity
- .60 cubic ft. (3 boxes) + artifact
- Collection Number
- 00855
- Summary
- Papers of a longtime Laramie, Wyoming, resident, graduate of the University of Wyoming, and daughter of a Wyoming pioneer family.
- 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
Mamie Thompson Tyvold was a longtime resident of Laramie, Wyoming who graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1893. Her father was Ole Thompson, a pioneer resident of Laramie and an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. Her husband, Lewis Tyvold (1865-1937), was owner of Gem City Grocery in Laramie. He was also vice-president of Albany National Bank in Laramie.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The bulk of this collection consists of photographs and stereo slides of the University of Wyoming, Rocky Mountain railroads, and early Laramie, Wyoming (1870-1910). There is also an autograph book, the personal scrapbook of the Tyvold family, Ole Thompson's 1873 naturalization papers, and miscellaneous materials on Wyoming citizenship. Also included is an Edison phonograph player with sound horn.
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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Autograph albums.
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Wyoming.
- Naturalization records.
- Railroads -- History -- Pictorial works.
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming -- History -- Pictorial works.
Geographical Names
- Laramie (Wyo.) -- History -- Pictorial works.
- Rocky Mountains Region -- History -- Pictorial works.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
- Wyoming -- Social life and customs.
