Katherine and Richard Brackenbury papers, 1893-1945
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brackenbury, Katherine; Brackenbury, Richard
- Title
- Katherine and Richard Brackenbury papers
- Dates
- 1893-1945 (inclusive)18931945
- Quantity
- 12 items
- Collection Number
- 00232
- 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. Photocopies of the Katherine Brackenbury letters are available for research use.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Richard Brackenbury (b. 1864) came to the U.S. from England in 1880 and emigrated to Wyoming in 1884. His wife, Katherine, came to the United States from England in 1893. Together, they established the Anchor Ranch near the town of Carbon, in Carbon County, Wyoming, and raised cattle and sheep. Richard is the author of "Western Sketches and War Poems."
Content Description
Collection consists of 4 poems written by Richard Brackenbury; 1 letter written to Richard by Bob Hibeler from England; and 7 letters written by Katherine from April 16, 1893 to July 16, 1893, to her mother in England describing the journey from England to Wyoming, a trip to Salt Lake City, Utah, and ranch life.
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
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Poems by Richard BrackenburyDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Correspondence:
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Description: To: Richard Brackenbury/from: Bob HibelerDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: To: Mother/from: Katherine BrackenburyDates: April 16, 1893-July 16, 1893Container: Box 1
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Description: (Restricted) photocopies of Katherine's lettersDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pioneers -- Wyoming -- Carbon County.
- Poetry.
- Ranches -- Wyoming -- Carbon County.
- Voyages and travels.
- Women pioneers -- Wyoming -- Carbon County.
Geographical Names
- Anchor Ranch (Wyo.)
- Carbon County (Wyo.)
- Salt Lake City (Utah)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hibeler, Bob.
