John S. Collbran papers, 1872-1970
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Collbran, John S. (John Stuart), b. 1883.
- Title
- John S. Collbran papers
- Dates
- 1872-1970 (inclusive)18721970
- Quantity
- .45 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 03131
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
John S. Collbran was a son of Henry Collbran who developed the Midland Terminal Railroad in Colorado and became the primary concessionnaire in Korea, developing railroads, streetcar lines, power companies, and mining properties during the turn of the century. John and his brothers Arthur and Herbert all lived and worked in Korea during the early years of the century. Brothers Herbert and John married sisters Florence and Mabel Farish, daughters of John B. Farish, of Denver, Colorado, while Arthur was married to Augusta Coors of the Golden, Colorado brewing family.
Content Description
The Collbran collection contains marriage (1872) and death certificates (1925) for Henry Collbran; correspondence (1924-1970); genealogies of the Collbran, Prather, Farish and Martin families; newspaper clippings; photographs of the Farish and Collbran families and Korean subjects; a tape recording of reminiscences by John S. Collbran about his father and Korea; typewritten materials, family stories, reminiscences; an unfinished manuscript of the life of John B. Farish; and miscellaneous materials.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in the following series:
I. Photographs
II. Genealogies
III. Correspondence
IV. Newspaper clippings
V. Other materials
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Concessions -- Korea.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Korea -- History.
- Railroads -- Colorado -- History.
Personal Names
- Collbran, Arthur H., 1871-1944.
- Collbran, Henry H., 1853-1925.
- Collbran, Herbert, 1879-1960.
- Farish, John B. (John Bolton), 1854-1929.
Corporate Names
- Midland Terminal Railway.
Family Names
- Collbran family.
- Coors family.
- Farish family.
- Martin family.
- Prather family.
Geographical Names
- Colorado -- Genealogy.
- Korea -- History -- 1864-1910.
- Korea -- History -- 20th century.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Certificates.
- Clippings.
- Genealogies.
- Photographs.
- Reminiscences.
Occupations
- Businessmen.
- Mining engineers.
- Railroad engineers.
