Ruth Ford Atkinson scrapbook and map, 1909-1951
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Atkinson, Ruth Ford
- Title
- Ruth Ford Atkinson scrapbook and map
- Dates
- 1909-1951 (inclusive)19091951
- Quantity
- 2 items.
- Collection Number
- 00138
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Jireh College operated in Niobrara County, Wyoming, from 1909-1920. Daniel B. Atkinson served as both the college president and a teacher of languages and history. His wife, Ruth Ford Atkinson, taught mathematics, physics, art and domestic science.
Content Description
Collection contains Ruth Ford Atkinson's scrapbook of newspaper clippings, photographs, programs and pamphlets concerning Jireh College. Also contains a 1910 map of Wyoming.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Ruth Ford Atkinson at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe collection was received from Ruth Ford Atkinson in 1950.
Processing Note
Processing InformationFinding aid encoded by Morgan Walsh and D. Claudia Thompson in 2020.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Scrapbook: clippings, pictures, and bulletins on Jireh College, Jireh, Wyoming (compiled by Ruth Ford AtkinsonDates: 1909-1920Container: Box 1
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Description: Newspaper Articles (5) from the Crescent News, Defiance, Ohio (added to scrapbook)Dates: 1951Container: Box 1
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Description: Map of Wyoming, Rand-McNallyDates: 1910Container: Oversize Subject Files
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Christian education -- Wyoming -- Jireh.
- Universities and colleges -- Wyoming -- Jireh.
Personal Names
- Atkinson, Daniel B.
Corporate Names
- Jireh College.
Geographical Names
- Jireh (Wyo.) -- History.
- Niobrara County (Wyo.) -- History.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
