Margaret C. Tobin papers, 1910-2016
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Tobin, Margaret C., 1920-2018
- Title
- Margaret C. Tobin papers
- Dates
- 1910-2016 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 5.00 cubic ft. (4 boxes) + 395 MB
- Collection Number
- 400092
- Summary
- Margaret C. Tobin was the Dean of Women at the University of Wyoming from 1964-1976. Collection contains documents, photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, audio and video recordings, artifacts, and awards regarding Tobin’s personal life and career at the University of 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
Margaret C. “Peg” Tobin was born November 22, 1920 in Casper, Wyoming. After graduating from Midwest High School, Tobin started her college career at Mundelein College outside of Chicago. She stayed at Mundelein College for a year before transferring to the University of Wyoming where she received her bachelor’s degree in business education and then her master’s in 1962.Tobin is best known for being the Dean of Women at the University of Wyoming from 1964-1976. During this time, Tobin also served as a staff person for Wyoming senator, Cliff Hansen. Throughout her life, Tobin was involved with Pi Beta Phi, UW Alumni Association, and St. Paul’s Newman Center.
Content Description
Collection contains documents, photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, audio and video recordings, artifacts, and awards regarding Tobin’s personal life and career at the University of Wyoming.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Margaret C. Tobin at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Margaret L. Hearne, Trustee of the Margaret C. Tobin Revocable Trust in 2018.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in May 2019.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I. Personal Papers
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Artifacts:
Container: Box
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Description: Margaret "Peg" Tobin on the roadDates: 1988-1990Container: Box 3
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Description: Walk for Mankind t-shirtDates: 1972Container: Box 3
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Description: Office Dean of Women signDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: "Little Dilly" bowlDates: 1966Container: Box 3
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Description: Golfing woman ash trayDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Golfing woman trophyDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Cadet Ball trophyDates: 1941Container: Box 3
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Description: Tobin educationDates: 1938-1962Container: Box 1
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Description: University of Wyoming yearbookDates: 1942Container: Box 1
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Description: Red crossDates: October 1945Container: Box 1
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Description: Pi Beta Phi sororityDates: 1940-2016Container: Box 1
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Description: Tobin familyDates: 1915-1996Container: Box 1
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Description: Dick TobinDates: 1956-1973Container: Box 1
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1945-1986Container: Box 1
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Description: Newspaper clippingsDates: 1950-2016Container: Box 1
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Description: Congratulations clippings and honorsDates: 1950-2016Container: Box 1
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Description: Tobin personalDates: 1977Container: Box 1
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Description: School certificatesDates: 1933-1934Container: Box 3
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1910-1980Container: Box 1 and 4
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Description: Photographs - Pi Beta PhiDates: 2007-2010Container: Box 3
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Photo Albums:
Container: Box
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Description: Tobin retirement party and Tobin family award scrapbookDates: 1996Container: Box 4
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Description: 90th birthday partyDates: 1990-2000Container: Box 4
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Description: UW Alumni AssociationDates: 1990-2000Container: Box 4
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Series II. Professional Papers
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Description: December 3, 1966Container: Box 1
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University of Wyoming, 1982-2016
Container: Box 1
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Description: Dean of Women projectDates: 2012Container: Box 1
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Description: Dean of Women's officeDates: 1964-2012Container: Box 1
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Description: UW alumni profilesDates: 1995-2005Container: Box 1
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Description: UW freshman registerDates: 1982Container: Box 1
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Description: Awards banquet and commencementDates: 1986-2016Container: Box 1
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Description: Portrait dedicationDates: 2003Container: Box 1
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Description: Retirement notesDates: 1984-1986Container: Box 1
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Description: ASUW scholarship funds and informationDates: 2000Container: Box 1
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Description: ChinaDates: May - June 1996Container: Box 1
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Description: Panhellenic Association of the University of Wyoming - handbooks, rushing rules, constitution and by-lawsDates: 1924-1961Container: Box 2
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Description: Spring Reception for Women Students invitation signDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Wyoming Commission of Women certificate of appointmentDates: July 25, 1973Container: Box 3
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Description: Wyoming Commission of Women ProclamationDates: April 26, 1986Container: Box 3
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Audio Visual:
Container: Box 2
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Description: Homecoming 1997 (VHS)Dates: 1997Container: Box 2
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Description: Celebrate UW (VHS)Dates: 1999Container: Box 2
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Description: Elinor Hitchcock Mullens (DVD)Dates: 2010Container: Digital, ahcdm_400092_001
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Description: Irish stories (cassette tape)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Awards:
Container: Box
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Description: Mortar BoardDates: 1977-2002Container: Box 2
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Description: UW Alumni AssociationDates: 1984-1996Container: Box 2
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Description: Woman of Distinction awardDates: November 13, 2009Container: Box 2
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Description: Outstanding Professional Staff Member in the division of student affairsDates: 1984-1985Container: Box 2
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Description: Wyoming Commission for Women Appreciation plaqueDates: 1992Container: Box 2
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Description: NAWDAC citationDates: 1986Container: Box 2
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Description: Goethe Quote plaqueDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Soroptimist International of the Americas Women of DistinctionDates: April 1989Container: Box 2
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Description: Military pinsDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Wyoming Citizen of the CenturyDates: 1901-2000Container: Box 2
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Description: UW 100Dates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Pi Beta Phi Outstanding Chapter AdvisorDates: 1995-1996Container: Box 2
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Description: College of Engineering Hall of FameDates: October 19, 2002Container: Box 2
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Description: College of Education Distinguished AlumnaDates: 2007Container: Box 2
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Description: UW Appreciation Award to the Peter and Margaret Tobin familyDates: 1996Container: Box 3
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Description: Medallion Service award and photographDates: 1997Container: Box 4
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Deans of women -- Wyoming
- Women -- Wyoming -- Societies and clubs -- Laramie
- Women college students -- Wyoming -- Laramie
Corporate Names
- Pi Beta Phi. Wyoming Alpha Chapter (University of Wyoming)
- University of Wyoming. Dean of Students Office
- University of Wyoming. Division of Student Affairs
- University of Wyoming. Panhellenic Association
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
