Robert E. Miller Papers, 1887-1934
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Miller, Robert E., d. 1934
- Title
- Robert E. Miller Papers
- Dates
- 1887-1934 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- items
- Collection Number
- 11728
- Summary
- Letters (1887-1934) from a Jackson Hole, Wyoming, rancher.
- 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
Robert E. Miller bought a cabin near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in 1885 and began ranching. In 1902 he became supervisor of the Teton Forest Reserve. The Miller ranch later became the core of the National Elk Refuge. Robert Miller’s wife Grace (m. 1893) was elected the first woman mayor of Jackson, Wyoming, in 1920.
Content Description
The collection contains five letters from Robert E. Miller, describing his life as a rancher in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (1887-1893), and two letters from later years (1914, 1934). Also included are photographs of Robert E. and Grace G. Miller.
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.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of this entire collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~27~27.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Robert E. Miller at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was purchased in January 2010.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in May 2010.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Letters from Robert E. Miller to his sister MaryDates: 1887-1893Container: Box 1
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Description: Letters from Robert E. Miller to his sister MaryDates: 1914, 1934Container: Box 1
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Description: Photographs of Robert E. and Grace G. MillerDates: circa 1895-circa 1900Container: Box 1
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Description: Newspaper Clipping (regarding election of all woman city government in Jackson, Wyoming)Dates: 1920Container: Box 1