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Hans Olson papers,, 1883-1913
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Olson, Hans, 1857-1911.
- Title
- Hans Olson papers,
- Dates
- 1883-1913 (inclusive)18831913
- Quantity
- .45 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 08119
- 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
Hans Olson (1857-1911) left Norway and went to sea at age fourteen. After seven years as a seaman, he settled in Wyoming Territory where he found work as a fireman and later engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He left the Union Pacific at the end of 1894 to become a rancher. His land was located southwest of Laramie, Wyoming, on the Laramie River.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes notes of ranch operations, 1883-1913 and time books for Olson's railroad work, 1884-1894.
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
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 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
- Cattle trade -- Wyoming -- Albany County.
- Railroads -- Time books.
- Ranches -- Wyoming -- Albany County.
Corporate Names
- Union Pacific Railroad Company.
Geographical Names
- Albany County (Wyo.) -- History.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Time books.
Occupations
- Locomotive engineers.
- Ranchers.
