Wyoming Mummy collection

Wyoming Mummy collection, 1929-1991

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Title: Wyoming Mummy collection
Dates: 1929-1991 (inclusive)
Date of CollectionDate of Collection
Quantity: .45 cubic ft, (1 box)
Collection Number: 12854
Summary: The San Pedro Mountains mummy (also known as Pedro) was discovered in October 1932 in Carbon County, Wyoming by two prospectors, Frank Carr and Cecil Mayne. Collection contains photographs, articles, notes, and correspondence regarding the Wyoming Mummy.
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: There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The San Pedro Mountains mummy (also known as Pedro) was discovered in October 1932 in Carbon County, Wyoming by two prospectors, Frank Carr and Cecil Mayne. Examined by X-Ray, the mummy was determined to be the body of an anencephalic Native American infant, dated around 1700. The mummy was an attraction in Meeteetse, Wyoming at a local drug store for many years before it was bought by Ivan T. Goodman, a Casper, Wyoming businessman. Then it was sold to a New York businessman, Leonard Walker. The mummy has since disappeared and its location is still unknown.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains photographs, articles, notes, and correspondence regarding the Wyoming Mummy.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

This material was received from various donors in 2022.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in October 2023.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections about the Wyoming Mummy at the date of processing.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1		Articles and documents	1929-1978
1		Correspondence	1950-1976
1		Newspaper clippings	1935-1977
1		Newspapers, photographs and other materials	1950-1964
1		Notes on settle people	undated
1		Photographs, diagrams, and drawings	1991
1		"Pedro" photos, bill of sale	1934

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