Levi Z. Leiter papers, 1871-1970
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Leiter, Levi Z. (Levi Ziegler), 1834-1904
- Title
- Levi Z. Leiter papers
- Dates
- 1871-1970 (inclusive)18711970
1897-1970 (bulk)18971970 - Quantity
- 23.85 cubic feet (37 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03728
- Summary
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Levi Z. Leiter was a business man in Chicago with extensive property interests in Wyoming and the West. On his death, his estate passed to his children; his son, Joseph Leiter became executor of the estate.
Content Description
Includes correspondence, business records, minutes from meetings of the trustees of the Leiter estate and maps and blueprints concerning the Leiter estate and business interests principally in Wyoming and Chicago. Includes some material concerning the business interests of Levi Z. Leiter.
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
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in the following series:
I. Business correspondence, 1898-1966
II. Financial records, 1896-1970
III. Legal documents, 1897-1966
IV. Minutes of Trustees of Estate of L.Z. Leiter, 1922-1956
V. Reports, 1871-1939
VI. Maps and blueprints, 1889-1930s
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Untitled
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cattle trade -- Wyoming.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Colorado.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Montana.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Utah.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Wyoming.
- Mining corporations -- West (U.S.)
- Ranches -- Wyoming.
- Real estate management -- United States.
- Sheep industry -- Wyoming.
- Sugar beet industry -- Wyoming.
- Water resources development -- Wyoming.
Personal Names
- Hyde, Marguerite.
- Pratt, James H. (James Hervey), 1825-1910.
Corporate Names
- Holly Sugar Corporation.
- Pratt and Ferris Cattle Company.
Family Names
- Leiter family.
Geographical Names
- Chicago (Ill.)
- DeSmet, Lake (Wyo.)
- Goshen County (Wyo.) -- History.
- Johnson County (Wyo.) -- History.
- Sheridan County (Wyo.) -- History.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Form or Genre Terms
- Blueprints.
- Maps.
- Minutes.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Leiter, Joseph, 1868-1932.
