Albany County Courthouse records, 1897-1910
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Albany County Courthouse records
- Title
- Albany County Courthouse records
- Dates
- 1897-1910 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 4.70 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 01056
- Summary
- The Albany County courthouse was funded by Edward Ivinson. Collection contains certificates of election, building and installation estimates, licenses and property records, resolutions, city ordinances, and court documents.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Albany County Courthouse was funded by Edward Ivinson and became the first courthouse in the state of Wyoming in 1871. By 1872, the courthouse received bonding authority and was officially dedicated and made fully operational in 1872.
Content Description
Collection contains certificates of election, appointment, and election results; estimates for remodeling and installation projects for telephone connection and electricity; licenses, leases, and deeds; resolutions for special meetings of the city council; rejected bills; city ordinances regarding such topics as automobile identification, liquor sales, billiard tables, and bowling alleys; and numerous court summonses and case documents.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Inventories
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 versions of a container list for 2 boxes.
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Description:Container: Box
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Automobiles.
- Billiards.
- Bowling.
- City councils.
- Deeds.
- Electricity.
- Health boards.
- Leases.
- Legal documents.
- Licenses.
- Liquor laws.
- Milk.
- Public health.
- Recording and registration.
Personal Names
- Stirling, James.
- Stitzer, Frank A.
Geographical Names
- Cheyenne (Wyo.)
- Laramie (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
- Municipal ordinances.
