Roamin’ Wyomans’ papers, 1987-1993
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Roamin’ Wyomans
- Title
- Roamin’ Wyomans’ papers
- Dates
- 1987-1993 (inclusive)19871993
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 small collection envelope)
- Collection Number
- 10460
- Summary
- The Roamin’ Wyomans’ papers consist of newspaper clippings about Sarah Lee and Stewart Shipman, a couple from Evanston, Wyoming, who organized and embarked upon a six-year, worldwide bicycle tour.
- 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
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical Note
The Roamin’ Wyomans were a couple from Evanston, Wyoming, who organized and embarked upon a six-year, worldwide bicycle tour. Sarah Lee and Stewart Shipman began their journey in 1987 when they flew to Hawaii. The trip ended with a bicycle ride from Miami, Florida, to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where they were met by the state’s governor and the news media. The Roamin’ Wyomans financed their trip with personal savings, work during their travels, and subscriptions to a newsletter they published with help from a desktop publisher in Cheyenne.
Content Description
The Roamin’ Wyomans’ papers consist of newspaper clippings about Lee and Shipman and copies of the newsletters that documented their trip. The newsletters include commentary about the customs of the countries that the Roamin’ Wyomans visited. Those countries include Japan, Nepal, Portugal, Israel, Chile, and Uganda.
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, Roamin’ Wyomans’ papers, 1987-1993, Collection Number 10460, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by the Roamin’ Wyomans at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe Roamin’ Wyomans’ papers were donated by Eunice Spackman to the American Heritage Center in August of 1996.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Shannon Bowen in January 2002.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bicycle touring.
- Culture and tourism--Chile.
- Culture and tourism--Israel.
- Culture and tourism--Japan.
- Culture and tourism--Nepal.
- Culture and tourism--Portugal.
- Culture and tourism--Uganda.
- Ecotourism.
- Recreation and travel.
- Voyages and travels.
Geographical Names
Other Creators
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Personal Names
