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Ruth Ford Atkinson scrapbook and map, 1909-1951

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Atkinson, Ruth Ford
Title
Ruth Ford Atkinson scrapbook and map
Dates
1909-1951 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 items.
Collection Number
00138
Summary
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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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.

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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.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Ruth Ford Atkinson at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The collection was received from Ruth Ford Atkinson in 1950.

Processing Note

Processing Information

Finding aid encoded by Morgan Walsh and D. Claudia Thompson in 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Description: Scrapbook: clippings, pictures, and bulletins on Jireh College, Jireh, Wyoming (compiled by Ruth Ford Atkinson
    Dates: 1909-1920
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Newspaper Articles (5) from the Crescent News, Defiance, Ohio (added to scrapbook)
    Dates: 1951
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Map of Wyoming, Rand-McNally
    Dates: 1910
    Container: Oversize Subject Files

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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.
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