Forbes Ranch (Wyo.) Collection, 1920-1986
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Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Forbes Ranch (Wyo.) Collection
- Dates
- 1920-1986 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 box) + 3.64 GB
- Collection Number
- 11747
- Summary
- Digitized photographs and correspondence about the Forbes Ranch in Albany County, Wyoming.
- 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
The Forbes Ranch was located 20 miles west of Laramie in Albany County, Wyoming. It was originally owned by George and Marian Forbes, who pieced together several homesteads to form the Forbes Ranch, centered on the Wallis homestead on the Little Laramie River. George’s son, Jim, took over the ranch while going to law school at the University of Wyoming and successfully ran it for 30 years. Jim’s children were also raised on the ranch. The Forbes Ranch was sold in 1993.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence between James Forbes and his daughter Jamie Forbes from 1974-1978 regarding ranch life and digitized photographs of the Forbes Ranch, primarily from 1962-1986. Included are scenes of cattle, calf branding, ranch buildings, people, and scenery. Also included are photographs of some predecessors of the Forbes Ranch from the 1920s.
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 select material from this collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~5~5.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created about the Forbes Ranch (Wyo.) at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from James Forbes in 2007 and Jamie Forbes in August 2016.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in April 2017.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Dates: 1974-1978Container: Box 1
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Description: Photographs: Forbes RanchDates: 1920-1986Container: Digital, Folder ahcdm_11747_001
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cattle -- Wyoming -- Albany County
- Ranching -- Wyoming -- Albany County
Personal Names
- Forbes family
Geographical Names
- Albany County (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History, 1919-1945
- Wyoming -- History, 1946-
