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Bosler Family Papers, 1864-1930

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bosler family
Title
Bosler Family Papers
Dates
1864-1930 (inclusive)
Quantity
99.97 cubic ft. (173 boxes)
Collection Number
05850
Summary
The extensive documents of the Bosler Family Papers reflect the influence of three generations of the Bosler Family on western ranching history. The Diamond Cattle Company, Iron Mountain Ranch Company, and Iron Mountain Alloy Company were some of their large enterprises. The personal and professional records contained in the collection reflect business practices and banking from the second half of the 19th century to well into the 20th century.
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

James W. Bosler came to Wyoming in the 1860s. He worked as an army beef contractor, dealing with the military and Indian agencies in Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. He had ranching interests in Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and New Mexico. His son, Frank Bosler Sr. (1870-1918) was engaged in banking in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. While maintaining interests and residence in Carlisle, Frank came to Wyoming and became president and general manager of the Diamond Cattle Company, major owner of the Iron Mountain Ranch Company, one of the owners and general manager of the Rock Creek Conservation Company, head of the Iron Mountain Alloy Company, and owner of the Ione Ranch. He organized the original Rock Creek Conservation Company which started the irrigation project developing farming in the Rock River area. Frank C. Bosler Jr. (1916-1993) spent most of his life in Albany County, Wyoming. With his mother, Elizabeth, he owned and operated several large ranch properties near Rock River and McFadden, Wyoming. He also served as a county commissioner for Albany County, Wyoming.

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Content Description

The Bosler Family Papers include professional and personal materials of three generations, as well as records of many companies in which the Boslers were involved. There is correspondence, 1865-1930, which includes letter books and letter packages with several members of the Bosler family, officers of many Bosler companies, and business associates including Frank C. Bosler’s attorney, N. E. Corthell, concerning the dissolution of the Iron Mountain Ranch Company in 1904 and the lawsuit against partner, John C. Coble. Extensive financial records (1864-1919) and legal records contain material concerning Diamond Ranch Company, Iron Mountain Ranch, Iron Mountain Alloy, Rock Creek Conservation, Carlisle Trust Company, Ione Land and Cattle Company, Palo Blanco Cattle Company, and other Bosler family interests. Included are bank deposit slips, statements, checkbooks, deeds, leases, agreements, certificates, ledgers, claims, and related material. There are extensive business files concerning the daily operations of ranching, agriculture, mining, the cattle industry, irrigations projects, land acquisition, individuals, and all aspects of the Bosler operations.

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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

Box Number, Bosler Family Papers, 1864-1930, Collection Number 05850, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the Bosler Family at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Frank C. and Mary S. Bosler, 1975, 1981, 1983, Mary S. Bosler, 2001.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was updated and re-keyed by Mary Kenney in June, 2006, and updated by Katey Myers in July, 2016.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Business enterprises -- Wyoming.
  • Cattle trade -- Wyoming
  • Electrification -- Wyoming
  • Hydroelectric power plants -- Wyoming
  • Irrigation -- Wyoming
  • Mining corporations -- Wyoming
  • Ranches -- Wyoming

Personal Names

  • Coble, John C.

Geographical Names

  • Albany County -- Wyoming -- History
  • Ione Ranch -- Wyoming
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
  • Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
  • Diamond Ranch -- Wyoming
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918

Form or Genre Terms

  • Business records
  • Letterpress copybooks

Processed by Mary Kenney
2006

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