Samuel A. Bristol family papers, 1862-1931
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bristol, Samuel A., 1841-
- Title
- Samuel A. Bristol family papers
- Dates
- 1862-1931 (inclusive)18621931
- Quantity
- .70 cubic feet (2 boxes) + artifacts.
- Collection Number
- 01202
- Summary
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Bristol (1841-1920) came to Wyoming in the late 1860s and formed the S.A. Bristol Company, a printing and bookbinding company, in Cheyenne in 1869. Bristol served as president of the company until his death, when his son Charles assumed ownership. Following Charles' death in 1927, the company was sold in 1931.
Content Description
Collection contains a journal, cashbook, ledger and miscellaneous materials relating to the sale of the S.A. Bristol Company; 14 photographs of the Bristol family; materials relating to Samuel Bristol's involvement in several Freemasonry organizations, including 11 pins and coins; a minute book and bylaws of the B.E.L. Society of the the First Congregational Church of Cheyenne, for which Samuel Bristol's wife Kate served as secretary; a minute book for the Union Mining Company of Wyoming; and miscellaneous other materials.
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
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Congregational churches -- Wyoming -- Cheyenne.
- Freemasonry -- Wyoming -- Cheyenne.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Wyoming.
- Printing industry -- Wyoming -- Cheyenne.
Personal Names
- Bristol, Kate.
Family Names
- Bristol family.
Geographical Names
- Cheyenne (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
- Business records.
- Church records.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Businessmen.
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- First Congregational Church (Cheyenne, Wyo.)
- S.A. Bristol Company.
- Union Mining Company of Wyoming.
