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Crawford and Son records, 1905-1917

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Crawford and Son
Title
Crawford and Son records
Dates
1905-1917 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.09 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
Collection Number
12890
Summary
Crawford and Son was a coal company that operated in Laramie, Wyoming between 1893 and 1917. This collection contains business records for Crawford and Son, including checks, ledgers, scale and weight books, and cash books.
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
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Historical Note

Crawford and Son was a coal company that operated in Laramie, Wyoming between 1893 and 1917. The company was owned and operated by G.A. Crawford and provided heating coal from Rock Springs to the Laramie community.

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Content Description

This collection contains business records for Crawford and Son, including checks, ledgers, scale and weight books, and cash books.

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Michael Edson in June of 2023.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Jett Sunderland and Brittany Heye in 2024.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Crawford and Son at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Scale and Weight receipt books
    Dates: 1908-1915
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Sampo order book
    Dates: 1911
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Order books
    Dates: 1906-1912
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Time book
    Dates: 1908-1917
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Cash book
    Dates: 1913-1915
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Checks
    Dates: 1913-1917
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Ledger books
    Dates: 1905-1910
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Check book
    Dates: 1914
    Container: Box 3

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Subject Terms

  • Coal--United States.
  • Coal--Wyoming.

Geographical Names

  • Laramie (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
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