James Mickelson Papers, 1892-ca. 1965
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mickelson, James, 1866-1921
- Title
- James Mickelson Papers
- Dates
- 1892-ca. 1965 (inclusive)18921965
1892-1922 (bulk)18921922 - Quantity
- .45 cubic ft. (1 document box)
- Collection Number
- 00815
- Summary
- James Mickelson was a cattle rancher and banker in the Big Piney region of Wyoming between 1895 and 1921. The papers include ranch records, correspondence, personal information, and photographs of ranch buildings.
- 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
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical Note
James Mickelson (1866-1921) was born in Denmark and came to the United States at the age of sixteen. He worked briefly in the coal mines in Rock Springs, Wyoming, before becoming a ranch hand. He homesteaded his first cattle ranch on La Barge Creek in Lincoln County, Wyoming, in 1884. In 1895, he bought the ranch property of Otto Leifer west of Big Piney, Wyoming, which he expanded. He continued to live there until his death in 1921. He married Mildred Avery in 1899, and she and two children, James Jr. and Mildred, survived him. Mickelson was also president of the State Bank of Big Piney, a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives (1917), and a presidential elector from Wyoming in 1920.
Content Description
The collection includes miscellaneous ranch records; account books for his ranching operation (1898-1922); correspondence; copies of his citizenship and marriage certificates; brand registration certificates; and photographs of ranch buildings.
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, James Mickelson Papers, 1892-ca. 1965, Collection Number 00815, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by James Mickelson at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe papers were received from James F. Mickelson Jr. in five accretions between 1960 and 1966. Another accretion, consisting of photocopies, was received from Mrs. Jerald Peterson at an uncertain date.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D.C. Thompson in 2003.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Personal Papers: Certificates, Correspondence, etc.Dates: 1892-1920Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Photographs: Ranch HousesDates: ca. 1965Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Ranch Records: Account BooksDates: 1898-1922Container: Box 1, Folders 3-7
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Description: Ranch Records: Agricultural EquipmentDates: 1913Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Ranch Records: Brand RegistryDates: 1894-1901Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Ranch Records: FinancialDates: 1895-1921Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Ranch Records: LandDates: 1894-1916Container: Box 1, Folder 11
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cattle trade--Wyoming--Sublette County.
- Electoral College--Wyoming.
- Ranches--Wyoming--Sublette County.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming--History--1890-1918.
- Wyoming--History--1919-1945.
- Wyoming--Politics and government.
Form or Genre Terms
- Account books.
Occupations
- Ranchers.
