S.A. (Silas Alman) Guthrie papers, 1867-1938
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Guthrie, S. A., (Silas Alman), 1847-1923
- Title
- S.A. (Silas Alman) Guthrie papers
- Dates
- 1867-1938 (inclusive)18671938
- Quantity
- 1.35 cubic ft. (3 document boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00923
- Summary
- The collection contain records and letters, financial and legal documents of this Wyoming sheep businessman.
- 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 Note
Silas Alman Guthrie, originally from Ohio, was in the sheep business in Wyoming for about thirty years. He came to Wyoming around 1880 and along with his brother, William E. Guthrie, engaged in cattle and sheep business. In about 1899, S.A. Guthrie settled in Moorcroft, Wyoming, and raised sheep until his death in 1923. He was principal owner of the Empire Sheep Company (along with partner E.L. Jackson) and of the Rodney King Sheep Company.
Content Description
The S.A. Guthrie papers contain records and letters relating to Guthrie’s sheep business interests in Wyoming, including a cashbook (1888-1890), ledgers (1867-1881), 1873-1882, 1898-1900), a ledger (1909-1915) for the Rodney King Sheep Company, memorandum books (1887-1938), and a few legal documents. Collection materials include letters, some from E. L. Jackson and wool merchant Charles J. Webb, all of which give vivid descriptions of ranch business issues, politics, and personal life. Personal letters among the Guthrie family members are included.
The S.A. Guthrie papers also contain letters to Rodney King involving the Wyoming Wool Growers Association and letters from Joe Le Fors concerning disputes between area cattlemen and sheepmen.
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, S.A. (Silas Alman) Guthrie papers, 1867-1938, Collection Number 00923, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by S.A. (Silas Alman) Guthrie at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe S.A. Guthrie papers were donated to the American Heritage Center by S. A. Guthrie’s son, Judge Rodney M. Guthrie, of Newcastle, Wyoming, in 1960. The papers were kept in fair to good condition. Humidity has blurred the ink on many letters.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Melanie Francis in December 2002.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I.: Business and Family Letters, 1899-1906
(1.5 document boxes)Arranged alphabetically by name of writer. Correspondence related to travel to Wyoming and ranch business.
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Description: Family lettersDates: 1899-1906Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Jackson, E. L.Dates: 1900-1909Container: Box 1, Folders 2-10
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Description: Le Fors, JoeDates: 1909Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: 1899-1905Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Townsend, L. B.Dates: 1901-1902Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Webb, Charles J.Dates: 1900-1905Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Series II.: Ledgers and Memorandum Books, 1867-1938
(1.5 document boxes)Arranged alphabetically by form and date of record book. Records related to sheep and cattle business.
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Description: CashbookDates: 1888-1890Container: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: LedgersDates: 1867-1881, 1873-1882Container: Box 2, Folders 6-7
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Description: LedgerDates: 1898-1900Container: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: Legal memorandaDates: 1888-1905Container: Box 3, Folders 2-3
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Description: Memorandum booksDates: 1887-1891, 1888-1938Container: Box 3, Folders 4-6
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Description: Rodney King Sheep Company LedgerDates: 1909-1915Container: Box 3, Folder 7
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cattle trade--West (U.S.)--History.
- Sheep industry--West (U.S.)--History.
- Sheep industry--Wyoming.
- Sheep ranches--Wyoming.
- Violence--West (U.S.)--History.
Personal Names
- King, Rodney.
Corporate Names
- Empire Sheep Company (Wyo.)
- Wyoming Wool Growers Association.
Geographical Names
- Moorcroft (Wyo.)
- Wyoming--History--1890-1918.
- Wyoming--History--To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Ledgers.
Occupations
- Sheep ranchers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Jackson, E. L.
- Le Fors, Joe, 1865-1940.
- Webb, Charles J.
Corporate Names
- Rodney King Sheep Company.
