Roy W. Lilley Oral History Interviews, 1908-2015
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
- Oral History Interview - Part 1: Roy W. Lilley, 2012
- Oral History Interview - Part 2: Perry Williams, Williams Family, and Tom Horn, 2012
- Oral History Interview - Part 3: John G. Lilley and Lilley Family, 2012
- Oral History Interview - Part 1: Roy Lilley and the American National Cattlemen's Association, June 8, 2015
- Oral History Interview - Part 2: Roy Lilley and the American National Cattlemen's Association, June 8, 2015
- Correspondence and Notes regarding family history and John Coble (photocopies), 1992-2011
- Autobiograhy by Frances J. (Perry) Yost, great grandmother of Roy W. Lilley (photocopy of transcript), 1908 (?)
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lilley, Roy W.
- Title
- Roy W. Lilley Oral History Interviews
- Dates
- 1908-2015 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .1 cubic ft. (1 envelope) + 1.47 GB
- Collection Number
- 12560
- Summary
- Oral history narratives about the Lilley family and Perry Williams family, who ranched in northern Colorado and southeastern Wyoming in the early 20th century.
- 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
Roy W. Lilley grew up in the Virginia Dale area of the Colorado-Wyoming border. His father Charles Weston Lilley was ranch manager for the Windy Hollow Ranch and Table Mountain Ranch. Roy Lilley became an executive officer of the American National Cattlemen’s and other stock growers associations in the West. Lilley’s grandfather, Perry Williams, was a rancher in southeastern Wyoming.
Content Description
The Roy W. Lilley oral history interviews discuss the Lilley family, the Perry Williams family, ranch life in Colorado and Wyoming, and the American National Cattlemen's Association. Included is a narrative about Perry Williams' association with Tom Horn and John C. Coble. Also included is some correspondence and notes about John Coble, as well as an autobiography by Perry Williams' mother, Frances J. Yost.
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 Roy W. Lilley at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Roy W. Lilley in July 2012 and June 2015.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in August 2012 and updated by Jamie Greene in March 2016.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Oral History Interview - Part 1: Roy W. LilleyDates: 2012Container: Digital, Folder ahcdm_12560_001
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Description: Oral History Interview - Part 2: Perry Williams, Williams Family, and Tom HornDates: 2012Container: Digital, Folder ahcdm_12560_001
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Description: Oral History Interview - Part 3: John G. Lilley and Lilley FamilyDates: 2012Container: Digital, Folder ahcdm_12560_001
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Description: Oral History Interview - Part 1: Roy Lilley and the American National Cattlemen's AssociationDates: June 8, 2015Container: Digital, Folder ahcdm_12560_002
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Description: Oral History Interview - Part 2: Roy Lilley and the American National Cattlemen's AssociationDates: June 8, 2015Container: Digital, Folder ahcdm_12560_002
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Description: Correspondence and Notes regarding family history and John Coble (photocopies)Dates: 1992-2011Container: Box 1
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Description: Autobiograhy by Frances J. (Perry) Yost, great grandmother of Roy W. Lilley (photocopy of transcript)Dates: 1908 (?)Container: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ranch life -- Colorado
- Ranch life -- Wyoming
- Ranches -- Colorado
- Ranches -- Wyoming
Personal Names
- Lilley, John G.
- Williams, Perry (Frank Perry), 1870-1964
- Coble, John C., 1858-1914
- Horn, Tom, 1860-1903
Corporate Names
- American National Cattlemen’s Association
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History, 1890-1918
- Wyoming -- History, 1919-1945
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Yost, Frances J.
- Thompson, D.C. (D. Claudia) -- interviewer
