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William Rush Taggart papers, 1872-1873
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Taggart, William Rush
- Title
- William Rush Taggart papers
- Dates
- 1872-1873 (inclusive)18721873
- Quantity
- .45 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 00712
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
William Rush Taggart (1849-1922) served as the assistant geologist from 1872-1873 with the Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories, commonly known as the Hayden Survey, which was led by Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden. After the survey, Taggart joined the law firm of Dillon and Swain in New York City and became associated with Western Union Telegraph Company serving as its vice-president until his death in 1922.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains Taggart's diaries (1873) and letters (1872-1873) written during his trip with the Hayden Survey, in which he provides geological descriptions of areas that would become Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. There are also transcripts of the diaries and letters.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Additional Physical Form AvailableTranscripts also available for the letters and diaries, 1872-1873.
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 list)s 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
- Geological surveys.
- Geology -- West (U.S.)
- National parks and reserves -- West (U.S.)
- Surveying -- West (U.S.)
Corporate Names
- Geological Survey (U.S.)
- Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
Geographical Names
- Grand Teton National Park (Wyo.)
- Jackson Hole (Wyo.)
- Yellowstone National Park.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
Occupations
- Geologists.
