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Roamin’ Wyomans’ papers, 1987-1993

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Roamin’ Wyomans
Title
Roamin’ Wyomans’ papers
Dates
1987-1993 (inclusive)
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
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
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.
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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.

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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.

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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, Roamin’ Wyomans’ papers, 1987-1993, Collection Number 10460, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no other known archival collections created by the Roamin’ Wyomans at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The Roamin’ Wyomans’ papers were donated by Eunice Spackman to the American Heritage Center in August of 1996.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Shannon Bowen in January 2002.