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William Oliver Gibson railroad collection, 1885-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gibson, William Oliver.
- Title
- William Oliver Gibson railroad collection
- Dates
- 1885-1979 (inclusive)18851979
- Quantity
- 15 cubic feet (19 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07450
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection of railroadiana of this railroad enthusiast including timetables for various U.S. railroads, mostly for the Atchinson, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway (1902-1979); 58 8 mm films on trains and railroading (1929-1977); photographs, photograph albums and slides of circus trains, steam locomotives and various U.S. railroads (1906-1972); 70 33 1/3 rpm phonograph records of train sounds; railroad maps for Colorado (1913-1963); and miscellaneous railroad decals and telegraph keys.
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsRailroad records -- Phonodiscs -- 33 1/3 rpm.
Railroad films -- Film -- 8 mm.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by William Oliver Gibson at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed 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
- Railroads -- Collectors and collecting -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Atchinson, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
Geographical Names
- Colorado -- History -- 1876-1950.
- Colorado -- History -- 1950-
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
- Maps.
- Motion pictures.
- Phonograph records.
- Photograph albums.
- Photographs.
