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Prahl Family Photo Albums, 1873-2000

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Prahl family
Title
Prahl Family Photo Albums
Dates
1873-2000 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.63 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
Collection Number
12655
Summary
The Prahl family participated in the early development of Laramie, Wyoming. Collection contains family photo albums, scrapbooks, photographs, commencement programs, and other ephemera regarding the Prahl family.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Prahl family participated in the early development of Laramie, Wyoming. Frederick E. Prahl settled in Laramie from Denmark in 1869 and opened the F. Prahl Dry Goods and Grocery store which was located on Kearney and Second Street. Many of his descendants still live in Laramie, Wyoming.

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Content Description

Collection contains family photo albums, scrapbooks, photographs, commencement programs, and other ephemera regarding the Prahl family in Laramie, Wyoming since 1873.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the Prahl family at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Marjorie House in 2007 and Linda Melcher and Dave Falgien in 2016.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in January 2017.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Photo Albums:, 1930-2000

    Container: Box

  • Description: Photographs: Laramie schools and class mates
    Dates: 1900-1940
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Photographs: Laramie, Wyoming, John Prahl, and F. Prahl Dry Goods and Groceries
    Dates: 1873-1940
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Programs for graduation - University of Wyoming and Laramie High School
    Dates: 1916-1940
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Scrapbook: Irene Prahl
    Dates: 1900-1980
    Container: Box 1

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Subject Terms

  • Families.
  • Pioneers -- Wyoming

Personal Names

  • Prahl, Frederick E.
  • Prahl, John E.

Geographical Names

  • Albany County (Wyo.)
  • Laramie (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- Genealogy
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
  • Wyoming -- History -- To 1889

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photograph albums
  • Photographs
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