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Loyd family history materials, 1912-2000

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Malcolm, Mary Loyd; Lawrence, Amy
Title
Loyd family history materials
Dates
1912-2000 (inclusive)
Quantity
.90 cubic ft. (2 document boxes)
Collection Number
10535
Summary
The collection contains an introduction written by Amy Lawrence, a Loyd family tree written by Amy Lawrence, transcripts of the taped interviews with Mary Loyd Malcolm, a corrected transcript with inserts added by Amy Lawrence after the interviews, photographs of the Loyd family ranch taken by Richard Collier, a photocopy of a Loyd family photograph album, originals and copies of cassette tapes of the interviews, and computer disks containing the original transcripts of the interviews.
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.

Languages
English
Sponsor
The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
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Historical Note

Margaret Ristaad (1877-1971) from Namsos, Norway, and August Loyd (1857-1920) from Helsinki, Finland, met in the United States. They married in Rawlins, Wyoming, in 1901 and had nine children: Henry (1903-1988), William E. (1905-1982), Agnes Helena (m. Elrod) (1906-1991), Mary E. (m. Malcolm) (1908-), Anna (1910-1929), Jackson 'Jake' (1911-1996), Lewis A. (1913-), Roy Preston (1915-1985), and Ernest L. (1917-). The Loyd family lived on a ranch near Laramie, Wyoming. Mary Loyd Malcolm remained in Laramie, where she was interviewed about the family’s history by Amy Lawrence in 1997-1998.

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Content Description

The Loyd family history materials were compiled by Amy Lawrence from a series of interviews of Mary Loyd Malcolm conducted by Lawrence and Terri Carroll between 1997-1998. The collection contains an introduction written by Amy Lawrence, a Loyd family tree written by Amy Lawrence, transcripts of the taped interviews with Mary Loyd Malcolm, a corrected transcript with inserts added by Amy Lawrence after the interviews, photographs of the Loyd family ranch taken by Richard Collier, a photocopy of a Loyd family photograph album, originals and copies of cassette tapes of the interviews, and computer disks containing the original transcripts of the interviews.

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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, Loyd family history materials, 1912-2000, Collection Number 10535, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no other known archival collections created by the Loyd family at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Loyd family history materials were donated to the American Heritage Center by Amy Lawrence in several accretions between 1997 and 2000.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Kim Winters in December 2000. Revised by D.C. Thompson in August 2006.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Series I. Manuscript Material, 1997-2000

    (13 folders)

    Arranged alphabetically. Contains an introduction written by Amy Lawrence, transcripts of the oral history interview with Mary Loyd Malcolm, and a transcript of the oral history interview with corrections added by Amy Lawrence after the original interview.

  • Series II. Photographs, 1912-1943

    (2 folders)

    Arranged alphabetically. Contains a photocopy of a Loyd family photograph album and photographs of the Loyd family ranch taken by Richard Collier.

  • Series III. Cassette Tapes and Computer Disks, 1997-1998

    (7 folders)

    Arranged alphabetically. Contains originals and copies of cassette tapes of the oral history interviews with Mary Loyd Malcolm and computer disks containing the original transcript of the interviews.

    Interviews audio cassette tapes and computer disks.

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Subject Terms

  • Ranch life--Wyoming--Albany County--20th century.

Geographical Names

  • Albany County (Wyo.)
  • Laramie (Wyo.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs.
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