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Robert P. Olmsted papers, 1948-2020

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Olmsted, Robert P.
Title
Robert P. Olmsted papers
Dates
1948-2020 (inclusive)
Quantity
41.39 cubic ft. (58 boxes)
Collection Number
12513
Summary
Photographic images and publications of railroads in the United States.
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

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Robert P. Olmsted (1930- ) was a photographer and author who specialized in railroad scenes. With his wife, Carol, he authored many books featuring railroads throughout the United States.

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Content Description

The Robert P. Olmsted collection contains publications, prints, negatives, and slides showing railroad scenes in the United States. It also contains photoshoot journals and train timetables. Many of the views are of Union Pacific Railroad scenes. Images relate to both steam and diesel eras and to freight and passenger trains. The main geographic areas represented are Wyoming, including the Laramie rail yard, the Chicago area, and Kansas. Both black/white and color images are included.

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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.

Restrictions on Use

Statement on Potentially Harmful Language and Images Found in Collections

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at https://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~99~99.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Robert P. Olmsted at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Robert P. Olmsted from 2012-2021.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson, May 2013, Krist Jessup in May 2017, and updated by Jamie J. Greene in July 2019 and June 2022.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Photography of railroads -- United States
  • Railroads -- United States

Processed by D. Claudia Thompson and Krist Jessup
2013;2017

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