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Charles Williams Burdick Family papers, 1890-1941

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Burdick, Charles Williams
Title
Charles Williams Burdick Family papers
Dates
1890-1941 (inclusive)
Quantity
92 cubic ft.
Collection Number
06866
Summary
Papers for this Wyoming businessman, attorney, and rancher, along with that of his daughter Margaret and son-in-law George Hewlett.
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

Burdick (1860-1927), a Wyoming attorney, businessman, rancher and politician, was originally from Ohio and moved to Wyoming in 1879. He settled in the Saratoga Valley area in Carbon County and engaged in the livestock business. He became involved in local politics serving as Wyoming's first state auditor from 1890 to 1895 and then as Wyoming secretary of state from 1895 to 1899. Burdick practiced law in Cheyenne and while representing Wyoming foreign investors became interested in the oil industry. He became a major investor in the Salt Creek oil field, which brought him a million dollar fortune. Burdick was president of the Saratoga Livestock Company and the Enalpac Oil and Gas Company and was vice-president of the Franco-Wyoming Oil Company.

Burdick had one daughter, Margaret (1888-1976), who married George W. Hewlett (d. 1948), a retired Navy commander active in the state Republican Party. The Hewletts operated the Shellback Ranch in Wyoming (which had been owned by Margaret's father), and were involved in several other business ventures.

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Content Description

Collection contains professional and personal papers of Burdick and of Margaret and George Hewlett. Included are Burdick's extensive business files (1890-1927) containing correspondence, reports, statements and leases which concern his various business interests and his law practice. There are several files on the following: Enalpac Oil & Gas Company, Franco-Wyoming Oil Company, Franco Contention Mining Company, Oregon Basin Oil & Gas Company, Central Wyoming Oil & Development Company, Wyoming Oil Fields Company, Jumper California Gold Mines Company, and Salt Creek oil field. There are financial records (1910-1929) of Burdick's law practice and Franco-Wyoming Oil Company, Franco Contention Mining Company, Saratoga Livestock Company and Cheyenne Petroleum Corporation. Also included are maps of Salt Creek oil field, blueprints of structures at Shellback Ranch and other family dwellings, and files (1899-1932) with correspondence and statements relating to Burdick's business interests and assets and the settling of his estate.

Papers of Margaret and George Hewlett include extensive business files (1924-1938) containing correspondence (some with family members), statements and reports, all concerning Saratoga Livestock Company, Shellback Ranch, the Hewlett's other business interests, and George's involvement in local politics. The collection also includes photographs of family members and residences and eight boxes (3.6 cubic ft.) of popular and classical sheet music.

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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, Charles W. Burdick Family Papers, Collection Number 06866, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged topically.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Charles W. Burdick at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Horace W. Hewlett and Laura Hewlett Murray in 1979.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed in 1979.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Animal industry -- Wyoming.
  • Investments -- Wyoming.
  • Music.
  • Petroleum industry and trade -- Wyoming.
  • Popular music.
  • Practice of law -- Wyoming.

Personal Names

  • Hewlett, George W., d. 1948.
  • Hewlett, Margaret, 1888-1976.

Corporate Names

  • Central Wyoming Oil and Development Company.
  • Cheyenne Petroleum Corporation.
  • Enalpac Oil and Gas Company.
  • Franco Contention Mining Company.
  • Franco-Wyoming Oil Company.
  • Jumper California Gold Mines Company.
  • Oregon Basin Oil and Gas Company.
  • Saratoga Livestock Company.
  • Wyoming Oil Fields Company.

Geographical Names

  • Salt Creek oil field.
  • Shellback Ranch (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming -- Politics and government.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Blueprints
  • Maps
  • Photographs
  • Sheet music

Occupations

  • Attorneys
  • Businessmen
  • Ranchers


2007

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