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Robert E. Miller Papers, 1887-1934

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Miller, Robert E., d. 1934
Title
Robert E. Miller Papers
Dates
1887-1934 (inclusive)
Quantity
items
Collection Number
11728
Summary
Letters (1887-1934) from a Jackson Hole, Wyoming, rancher.
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

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.

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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.

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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

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of this entire collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~27~27.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Robert E. Miller at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was purchased in January 2010.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in May 2010.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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