James C. Drayton and William A. Drayton papers,, 1829-1951
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Drayton, James C.; Drayton, William A., 1888-1973
- Title
- James C. Drayton and William A. Drayton papers,
- Dates
- 1829-1951 (inclusive)18291951
(Bulk 1881-1951) (bulk)18811951 - Quantity
- 7.58 cubic feet (20 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08177
- Summary
- This collection contains business and personal records of James C. Drayton and William A. Drayton in reference to their mining and mineral business as well as James C. Drayton's law business.
- 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
James C. Drayton was an attorney who had mining interests in Canada and in Colorado. He and his son, William A. Drayton, from Philadelphia, eventually lived in British Columbia after James C. Drayton's divorce, all the while pursuing their mineral and mining business as well as James C. Drayton's law business. William A. Drayton, the son of James C. Drayton served in the Royal Serbian Artillery during World War I and later as a member of the Bulgarian Atrocities Commission and of the Serbian Delegation to the Versailles Peace Conference. He also worked with his father on the mining and mineral business in British Columbia.
Content Description
The collection contains James Drayton's letterpress copybooks (copies of outgoing letters) from 1881 to 1899. Volumes mainly concern his law practice, mining interests, investments, and other business matters. Some letters relate to James Drayton's divorce and other personal business. The collection also includes scattered correspondence and miscellaneous materials of James and William Drayton from 1921 to 1940, including a report by William Drayton on the treatment and living conditions of the Kutenai Indians. There are also maps and blueprints of mines and mining properties in British Columbia, Quebec, and Colorado. Lastly, the collection contains newspaper clippings of the mining business, a scrapbook of mementos of James Drayton's travel experiences, a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings of James Drayton's divorce, and two picture and photo albums.
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.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~143~143.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by James C. Drayton at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe collection was received from William A. Drayton, Jr. in 1982.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Laura Summers in June 2014.
Select material from this collection was digitized by University of Wyoming student interns from February 2014 to November 2014.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I. James C. Drayton papers
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Description: Letterpress BookDates: January 31, 1881-February 2, 1885Container: Box 1
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Description: Letterpress BookDates: June 6, 1886-August 26, 1889Container: Box 1
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Description: Letterpress BookDates: August 30, 1889 - November 7, 1890Container: Box 1
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Description: Letterpress BookDates: November 18, 1890-November 2, 1891Container: Box 1
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Description: Letterpress BookDates: April 1, 1892-December 7, 1892Container: Box 2
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Description: Letterpress BookDates: March 11, 1892-June 24, 1896Container: Box 2
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Description: Letterpress BookDates: December 8, 1892 - May 2, 1893Container: Box 2
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Description: Letterpress BookDates: May 2, 1893-January 9, 1894Container: Box 2
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Description: Letterpress BookDates: January 10, 1894-June 1, 1894Container: Box 2
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Description: Letterpress BookDates: December 12, 1894-November 11, 1895Container: Box 2
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Description: Letterpress BookDates: November 1, 1897-April 11, 1898Container: Box 3
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Description: Letterpress BookDates: April 11, 1898-February 22, 1899Container: Box 3
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Description: Sketchbook and Picture AlbumDates: 1829Container: Box 3
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Description: Scrapbook Album created by Alexander Fitzhugh Magruder, United States Navy (U.S.N.) Assistant Surgeon, while traveling between New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco and ChinaDates: 1865-1888Container: Box 3
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Description: Photo Album belonging to Dr. A.F. Magruder containing pictures of locations in the Middle East and AsiaDates: UndatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Scrapbook Album: Astor Family (Astor-Drayton Divorce)Dates: 1892-1896Container: Box 5
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Description: Legal Documentation of Yorkhaven Water and Power CompanyDates: July 1897Container: Box 4
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Description: Certificates of SharesDates: June 1, 1903Container: Box 4
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Series II. William A. Drayton papers
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Description: Personal Reports on Dalmatia and SerbiaDates: UndatedContainer: Box 4
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Description: Manuscript: "Theory of Government"Dates: December 17, 1925Container: Box 4
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Description: Personal CorrespondenceDates: October 19, 1918-February 27, 1940Container: Box 4
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Description: Certificates of SharesDates: 1873-February 1920Container: Box 4
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Description: Legal Documentaion on Ownership of PropertyDates: March 31, 1915-February 20, 1951Container: Box 4
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Description: Reprint: "Third Liberty Loan"Dates: April 19, 1918Container: Box 4
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Description: Business CorrespondenceDates: June 26, 1925-November 16, 1937Container: Box 4
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Description: Horoscope for William A. DraytonDates: UndatedContainer: Box 4
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Description: Reports and Correspondence on the People of KootenayDates: 1937-September 27, 1938Container: Box 4
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Description: Maps of Canada, New York, and MaineDates: 1941Container: Box 4
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Description: Blueprints of Fort Steele (B.C.)Dates: June 1, 1899Container: Box 4
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Description: Newspaper Clippings of William Drayton's Mining and Mineral Business Plans in Britsh ColumbiaDates: November 16, 1927-February 9, 1928Container: Box 4
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Description: Newspaper Clippings of William Drayton's Mining and Mineral Business Plans in British ColumbiaDates: February 3, 1928-November 13, 1947Container: Box 4
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Description: Blueprints and Maps of Fort Steele (B.C.), Wild Horse Gold Mining Business, and Other Mining Properties in British Columbia, Diploma for Jacob Drayton, Reports of Serbia and "Getting Smarter About Regulations", and Certified Dog PedigreesDates: 1890s-1930sContainer: Box 6-20
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Description: Notebook (Exercise Book)Dates: September 7, 1932Container: Box 2
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Description: Notebook (Financial and Personal Notes)Dates: 1935-1939Container: Box 2
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Custody of children -- Canada.
- Divorce -- Canada.
- Indians of North America -- British Columbia.
- Kootenai Indians.
- Mines and mineral resources -- British Columbia.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Colorado.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Quebec.
- Practice of law -- Canada.
Personal Names
- Haig, Charlotte Augusta Astor Drayton.
Geographical Names
- Fort Steele (B.C.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Letterpress copybooks.
- Maps.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
