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Mallon family papers, 1898-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Mallon family
Title
Mallon family papers
Dates
1898-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
13.08 cubic feet (30 boxes)
Collection Number
07730
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Mallon family of Walden, Colorado, had sheep ranching interests in Jackson and Grand Counties, Colorado, and Carbon County, Wyoming. Bernard Mallon owned land in Jackson County which he deeded to his children in 1912. His son John Elmer Mallon entered into partnership with L.E. Vivion of Rawlins, Wyoming, in 1924.

Elmer Mallon's estate passed to his wife Maude upon his death in 1946. In 1950, Maude McQueary Mallon deeded half of her portion of the Mallon and Vivion partnership to their son, John E. Mallon, who was running the day-to-day sheep ranching operations. John was variously treasurer, secretary, and president of the North Park (Colorado) Wool Growers Association in the 1950s-1960s. He was married to Jonita Mallon.

L.E. Vivion died in 1942, and his share of the partnership passed to his sons Charles E. Vivion and L.E. Vivion, Jr. Charles was actively involved in the partnership operations in the 1940s.

George J. Bailey was Elmer Mallon's attorney in Walden; George A. Bible handled the Mallon accounts at the First National Bank of Rawlins.

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Content Description

The collection includes both personal Mallon family papers and business records of the Mallon and Vivion partnership. The correspondence (1927-1964) is chiefly related to the partnership; correspondents include Elmer, Maude, John and Jonita Mallon, L.E. and Charles Vivion, George J. Bailey, and George A. Bible. There are 18 boxes of financial records, including bank records, ledgers of Elmer Mallon and Mallon and Vivion, individual and partnership tax records, and employee records. Three boxes of legal papers (1898-1971) include deeds, court cases, contracts, leases, grazing permits, Maude Mallon's power of attorney (1950) and Bernard Mallon's will (ca. 1912). There are seven boxes of receipts (1922-1969) arranged by topic and vendor. There is one box of materials related to the North Park Wool Growers Association and the Colorado Wool Growers Association (1949-1969).

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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 the Mallon family at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    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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Subject Terms

  • Sheep industry -- Colorado -- Grand County.
  • Sheep industry -- Colorado -- Jackson County.
  • Sheep industry -- Wyoming -- Carbon County.
  • Sheep ranches -- Colorado -- Grand County.
  • Sheep ranches -- Colorado -- Jackson County.
  • Sheep ranches -- Wyoming -- Carbon County.
  • Wool industry -- Colorado.

Corporate Names

  • Colorado Wool Growers Association.
  • North Park Wool Growers Association.

Geographical Names

  • Jackson County (Colo.) -- Genealogy.
  • North Park (Colo.)
  • Walden (Colo.) -- Genealogy.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Deeds.
  • Partnership agreements.
  • Wills.

Occupations

  • Sheep ranchers.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Bailey, George J.
    • Bible, George A.
    • Mallon, Bernard.
    • Mallon, J. Elmer (John Elmer)
    • Mallon, John E.
    • Mallon, Jonita.
    • Mallon, Maude McQueary.
    • Vivion, Charles E.
    • Vivion, L. E. (Lee E.)

    Corporate Names

    • Mallon and Vivion.
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