Silas Reed Anthony letters, 1874-1888
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Anthony, Silas Reed
- Title
- Silas Reed Anthony letters
- Dates
- 1874-1888 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 3 items
- Collection Number
- 00704
- Summary
- Collection contains letters to Silas Reed Anthony regarding ranching in 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
Silas Reed Anthony was the grandson of Silas Reed. Silas Reed was a rancher and first surveyor-general of the territory of Wyoming.
Content Description
Collection contains three letters to Silas Reed Anthony. The first (1874) was written by Silas Reed from a Wyoming sheep ranch and describes ranch operations. The second letter (1886) was written by Arthur Anthony (Silas Reed Anthony's brother). The third letter (1888) is from Henry G. Hay. These two letters are from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and concern financial matters.
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
Arrangement
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Silas Reed Anthony at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Reed P. Anthony in 1959.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in June 2010.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Letter from Silas Reed, Thomas' Valley Ranche, Wyo. (sheep ranch operations)Dates: June 16, 1874Container: Folder 1, Item 1
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Description: Letter from Arthur Anthony, Cheyenne, Wyo.Dates: Dec. 23, 1886Container: Folder 1, Item 2
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Description: Letter from Henry G. Hay, Cheyenne, Wyo.Dates: Feb. 9, 1888Container: Folder 1, Item 3
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ranching -- Wyoming -- 19th century
- Sheep industry -- Wyoming -- 19th century
Personal Names
- Hay, Henry Gurley, 1847-1919
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History, To 1889
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Reed, Silas, 1807-1886
