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Andrew J. Robertson Papers, 1865-1963
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Robertson, Andrew J., 1845-1918
- Title
- Andrew J. Robertson Papers
- Dates
- 1865-1963 (inclusive)18651963
1865-1901 (bulk)18651901 - Quantity
- .90 cubic ft. (2 boxes) + artifact
- Collection Number
- 01306
- Summary
- Andrew J. Robertson was a ranch foreman for Sturgis, Goodell & Company in Laramie County, Wyoming. Collection includes his diaries, ranch records and western regions maps.
- 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
- 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.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Andrew J. Robertson was born in Unionville, Illinois, and served briefly in the Civil War as a member of the 8th Cavalry. After the war, he returned to Illinois and eventually traveled to Helena, Montana, to work in the gold fields. He later worked on cattle drives in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Robertson came to Wyoming in 1873, and in 1878, he became the foreman of the Bridle Bit Ranch, which was located in Laramie County, Wyoming, and owned by Sturgis, Goodell & Company. Around 1883, the company merged with Sturgis & Lane to form Union Cattle Company. In 1890, Robertson moved to Broken Bow, in Custer County, Nebraska, to become a banker.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains diaries regarding Robertson’s travels in the West, his work on cattle drives and on the Bridle Bit Ranch; transcripts of the diaries along with a biography of Robertson written by his son, J.L. Robertson in 1963; fifteen letters from Sturgis, Goodell & Company regarding the operation of the ranch; foreman’s account books; roundup account books; charge accounts that Robertson held with Sturgis, Goodell & Company; miscellaneous maps; an account book for loans made in Broken Bow; a U.S. Army Dispatch box; and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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, Andrew J. Robertson Papers, 1865-1963, Collection Number 01306, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsAndrew J. Robertson diaries are also located at the Library of Congress in the James Louis Robertson papers.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationPapers were received from James Louis Robertson in 1964 and 1967.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Rita Burleson in June 2004.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Broken Bow, Nebraska, Account Book | 1890 |
| Folder | |||
| 2 | Charge Account, Andrew J. Robertson | 1876-1885 | |
| 3 | Charge Account, Sturgis, Goodell & Company, employees | no date | |
| 4 | Diary | 1869-1872, 1875 | |
| 5 | Diary | 1878-1879 | |
| 6 | Diary | 1880-1881 | |
| 7 | Diary | 1882 | |
| 8 | Diary | 1883-1884 | |
| 9 | Diary | 1885-1886 | |
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Diary | 1888, 1899, 1901 |
| Folders | |||
| 2-3 | Diary, transcripts and biography of Andrew J. Robertson | 1963 | |
| Folder | |||
| 4 | Foreman's Account Books | 1881, 1886-1887 | |
| 5 | Letters Received | 1877, 1882-1885 | |
| 6 | Maps | no date | |
| 7 | Miscellaneous | 1865, 1882 | |
| 8 | Roundup Account Books | 1873, 1885, 1887 | |
| 9 | Talley Book | no date | |
| Artifact Storage | U.S. Army Dispatch Box | no date | |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cattle drives--West (U.S.)
- Cattle trade--West (U.S.)
- Ranches--Wyoming--Laramie County.
Corporate Names
- Sturgis, Goodell & Co.
- Union Cattle Company.
Geographical Names
- Bridle Bit Ranch (Wyo.)
- Broken Bow (Neb.)
- Wyoming--History--1890-1918.
- Wyoming--History--To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Account books.
- Artifacts.
- Diaries.
- Maps.
Occupations
- Cowboys.
- Ranchers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Robertson, J. L. (James Louis), 1907-.
Processed by Rita Burleson
2005
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