Megan Tyndall Research Materials on John Roberts, 1914-2002
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Arapaho - general history and Sun Dance, 1952-1999
- Episcopal Mission - Fort Washakie Shoshone Mission, 1986-1931
- Fremont County - general area history, 1924-1965
- Helena-Hope Gammell, 2002
- Letters to Mary Gwen Graham (mostly from John Roberts), 1934-1966
- Photographs, undated
- Research notes and material, 1971
- John Roberts, 1932-1987
- Sacajawea, 1932
- Shoshone - general information, undated
- St. Michael's Mission, 1914-1943
- Marion Tyndall, 1914
- Megan Tyndall's writing, 1951
- Wind River Indian Reservation - general information, undated
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Tyndall, Megan
- Title
- Megan Tyndall Research Materials on John Roberts
- Dates
- 1914-2002 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .70 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 12642
- Summary
- Megan Tyndall was the granddaughter of Reverend John Roberts. Collection contains Tyndall's research files about her grandfather.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Megan Tyndall was the granddaughter of Reverend John Roberts, an Episcopal missionary on the Wind River Indian Reservation. Tyndall (1934-2007) was born in Lander, Wyoming, and attended the University of Wyoming in the 1950s. She was a teacher and librarian and conducted research into her family history.
Content Description
Collection contains research files gathered by Megan Tyndall for a book that was never completed about her grandfather, Reverend John Roberts, and his work among the Arapaho and Shoshone Indians at St. Michael's Mission, Ft. Washakie, on the Wind River Reservation. Research files include publications, articles, clippings, correspondence, photographs, and manuscripts written by Tyndall that relate directly or indirectly to John Roberts, Shoshone and Arapaho history, the Wind River Indian Reservation, Sacagawea, the Sun Dance, St. Michael’s Mission, and the Episcopal Church.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Megan Tyndall at the date of processing.
The American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming also holds the John Roberts papers, Collection Number 00037.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from David (brother) and Connie Tyndall in April 2016.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in June 2016.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Arapaho - general history and Sun DanceDates: 1952-1999Container: Box 1
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Description: Episcopal Mission - Fort Washakie Shoshone MissionDates: 1986-1931Container: Box 1
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Description: Fremont County - general area historyDates: 1924-1965Container: Box 1
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Description: Helena-Hope GammellDates: 2002Container: Box 1
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Description: Letters to Mary Gwen Graham (mostly from John Roberts)Dates: 1934-1966Container: Box 1
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Description: PhotographsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Research notes and materialDates: 1971Container: Box 1
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Description: John RobertsDates: 1932-1987Container: Box 1
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Description: SacajaweaDates: 1932Container: Box 1
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Description: Shoshone - general informationDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: St. Michael's MissionDates: 1914-1943Container: Box 2
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Description: Marion TyndallDates: 1914Container: Box 2
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Description: Megan Tyndall's writingDates: 1951Container: Box 2
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Description: Wind River Indian Reservation - general informationDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Arapaho Indians
- Episcopalians -- Wyoming
- Indians of North America -- Missions -- Wyoming
- Shoshoni Indians
Personal Names
- Roberts, John, 1853-1949
- Sacagawea
Corporate Names
- Episcopal Church. Missionary District of Wyoming
Geographical Names
- Wind River Indian Reservation (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History
- Wyoming -- History, 1890-1918
