Frank H. Allyn papers, 1846-1968
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Pamphlet-Medicine Bow National Forest, 1930
- Photostatic Copy of Signature for Governor Nels Smith, drawn by F. H. Allyn, 8 copies, 1942
- 4 Drawings of plans for Kalaidescopes drawn by F. H. Allyn, 1940
- Blueprint of "An Experienced Draftsman" cartoon plus tracing by F. H. Allyn, 1905
- Scroll of Appreciation - "A Lost Chord" poem by Frank H. Allyn, 9 copies
- Honor Roll of the Wyoming Highway Department, World War II
- Union Pacific Railroad Standard Plan for Signal Maintainers House, blueprint
- Public Sale Indian Lands, August 20, 1917
- Questions About the Riverton Project Answered
- Shoshone Reservation Wyoming, 2 pamphlets
- Account Book in Frank H. Allyn's Handwriting
- Map: Wyoming State Highway Map Drawn by Frank H. Allyn, 1925
- Newspaper clippings: Last Rites for Frank H. Allyn, Wyoming State Tribune, August 14, 1957
- Newspaper clippings: Mary J. Allyn Dies at 89, Wyoming State Tribune, July 12, 1965
- Newspaper Clippings: He'll Feed 1,700 Hungary Scouts Wyoming State Tribune, undated
- Photographs: 1 Photograph Frank H. Allyn, 1907-1914
- Photographs: 1 photograph Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Allyn, 1907-1915
- Photographs: 1 Photograph U.S. Surveyor Generals Office with Frank H. Allyn in background, 1905
- Miscellaneous: 4 pieces of Letterhead-Frank H. Allyn, Blue and Black Printing
- Miscellaneous: 2 Business cards-Frank H. Allyn, Blue and Black Printing
- Miscellaneous: Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Allyn, Riverton Pioneers, written by Laura Allyn Ekstrom, August 1956
- Pamphlet: Shoshone Reservation Wyoming: Greatest Irrigaion System in the County Being Built by Wyoming Centeral Irrigation Company, undated
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Allyn, Frank H., 1875-1957.
- Title
- Frank H. Allyn papers
- Dates
- 1846-1968 (inclusive)18461968
- Quantity
- circa 3 cubic feet.
- Collection Number
- 05912
- 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
Frank H. Allyn was the first engineering graduate of the University of Wyoming, a draftsman in the U.S. Surveyor General's office in Cheyenne, an early homesteader of the Riverton Valley, and postmaster of Riverton, Wyoming, from 1907 to 1914. He retired from the Wyoming State Highway Department in 1949, having worked in its drafting office since 1920.
Content Description
The collection contains primarily maps, many by Frank H. Allyn, including Wyoming highway maps (1930-1968), lands of Union Pacific Railroad Co., road logs from the Laramie, Cheyenne and Rawlins areas (1920-1923), Shoshone and other Indian lands, school districts in Wyoming (1910), and maps of the Riverton and Fremont County area including the original plat of Riverton by F.H. Allyn (1906).
Also included are maps of oil fields and copies of historical maps such as the trail from Missouri to Oregon (1846), routes from Ft. Laramie to Great Salt Lake (1858), and Territory of Wyoming (1876). Some biographical and personal material is also included.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Frank H. Allyn at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe collection was received from Frank H. Allyn in 1950 and from Laura Allyn Ekstrom in 1975.
Processing Note
Processing InformationFinding aid encoded by Emily Hakert and D. Claudia Thompson in 2020.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Maps:
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Description: Maps: Map of Pavilion in Fremont County, October 14, 1908Dates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Map: Original Plat of Riverton Wyoming by Frank H. Allyn, Blue Prints and Van Dyke, Copy of Joyne Drummonas map and original draft of his certification and letter by W.S. AdamsDates: October 14, 1908Container: Box 2
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Description: Map: large Cheyenne, Wyoming MapDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Map: State of Colorado MapDates: 1897Container: Box 2
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Description: Map: State of Wyoming Map, 2 copiesDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Map: State of Montana MapDates: 1897Container: Box 2
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Description: Map: State of Utah MapDates: 1902Container: Box 2
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Description: Map: State of IdahoDates: 1899Container: Box 2
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Description: Map: Lands of Union Pacific Railroad Company in Southeastern Wyoming and Northern ColoradoDates: 1904Container: Box 3
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Description: Map: Wind River Indian Reservatoin, 2 copiesDates:Container: Box 3
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Description: Map: Territory of Wyoming, 2 Positive Photostats and 1 NegativeDates: 1876Container: Box 3
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Description: Map: State of Wyoming Condition Map, by Frank H. AllynDates: June 1, 1926Container: Box 2
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Description: Riverton Wyoming-Fremont County and its suburbs, T.I.N.R. 43 of the W.R.M., Blue Print and White PrintDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Union Pacific Railroad, Lincoln County, Nebraska, Blue Print and accompanying sheet, January 15, 1906 corrected to January 27, 1905Dates: 1906Container: Box 1
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Description: Union Pacific Railroad Solon, Carbon County, Wyoming, Blueprint with accompanying sheet, January 15, 1906 corrected to April 12, 1905Dates: 1906Container: Box 1
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Description: Fremont County, Wyoming-S.E. 1/4 Sec. 23, T.I.N., R. 4E, W.R.MDates:Container: Box 3
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Description: Preliminary Map Ft. Kearney South Pass and Honey Lake Wagon Road, PhotostatDates: 1857-1858Container: Box 1
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Description: Map of Hudson Wyoming, I. D. WoodwardDates: 1911Container: Box 2
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Description: Wyoming Highway Map by F.H. Allyn, Blueprint and WhiteprintDates: 1928Container: Box 2
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Description: Wyoming State Highway Map made from above mapDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Trails of the Old West by William H. JacksonDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Trackage at Riverton, Wyoming Refining Company, BlueprintDates: July 16, 1919Container: Box 2
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Description: Holt's New Map of Wyoming before Wyoming became a state, Van DykeDates: 1885Container: Box 2
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Description: Plans showing Uncle Sam and Copper King Group of Lode ClaimsDates: February 6, 1907Container: Box 2
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Description: Map of Converse CountyDates: September, 1936Container: Box 1
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Description: Map of Campbell CountyDates: September, 1936Container: Box 1
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Description: Map of Natrona CountyDates: August, 1936Container: Box 1
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Description: Sketch exhibiting routes between Fort Laramie and Great Salt Lake, Photostatic copyDates: January, 1858Container: Box 3
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Description: High Line & Low Line Canal, Pavilion Area, Fremont CountyDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Maps of Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers and their Tributaries, Photostatic copyDates: 1859-1860Container: Box 3
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Description: Town of Riverton In Fremont County, Blueprint and Original DrawingDates: 1906Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway Department-Cheyenne Condition Map, 10 copiesDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Map of Cheyenne and Adjacent subdivisons, Photostatic copyDates: 1911Container: Box 2
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Description: Map of Pavillion-Fremont County, Wyoming by Frank H. Allyn, Whiteprint and 3 Van DykesDates: 1919Container: Box 2
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Description: Map of Wyoming, 5 copiesDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Map of proposed Pipe Line of the Maverick Springs Pipe Line Compnay, Fremont CountyDates: August, 1933Container: Box 2
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Description: Tracing of 1/4 section by F.H. AllynDates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Shoshone Irrigation Project, Wyoming-MontanaDates: 1938Container: Box 2
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Description: Ground Plan of the Laramie Rolling Mills, F.H. Allyn, BlueprintDates: 1897Container: Box 2
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Description: Map-Cheno Oil Company FieldDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Map-Selish Oil Company, Missoula, MontanaDates:Container: Box 3
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Description: Map-Allies Oil Company, Riverton, WyomingDates:Container: Box 3
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Description: Map-Fremont County Wyoming Oil FieldsDates:Container: Box 3
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Description: Arlington-Riverton Oil CompanyDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Shoshoni Ditch BlueprintDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Map-Riverton, Wyoming Original Tracing and Blueprint by Frank H. AllynDates: 1906Container: Box 3
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Description: Laramie County, Wyoming-State Highway Department Map, 1936 revised 1937 to 1939Dates: 1939Container: Box 3
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Description: Plat showing lands enclosed by A.W. Bristol, BlueprintDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Plat of the Ceded area Shoshone or Wind River Indian ReservationDates: August 15, 1906Container: Box unknown
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway Department Map showing state Highway systems and status of improvements, 3 copiesDates: December 31, 1926Container: Box 2
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Description: Lode Claims, Shoshone Mining and Milling Company, 4 Tracings by F. H. AllynDates:Container: Box 3
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Description: Plat of the Townsite of Wahaba, 3 Blueprints and 1 TracingDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Stock Growers National Bank-Map of Wyoming CountiesDates: 1904Container: Box 2
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway Department-Cheyenne Condition MapDates: June 1, 1936Container: Box 3
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Description: Map-Laramie County, WyomingDates: 1940Container: Box 2
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Description: Map of Cheyenne, Wyoming, 6 sectionsDates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Guide to Black Hills and Goldfields of NorthwestDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Medicine Bow National Forest Maps, 5 sectionsDates: 1937Container: Box unknown
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Description: Cheyenne and Adjacent Suburbs, by W.K. JonesDates: 1919Container: Box unknown
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Description: Wyoming State Map by F.H. Allyn, 4 BlueprintsDates: 1930Container: Box unknown
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Description: Riverton MapDates: 1919Container: Box unknown
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Description: Riverton and Suburbs and Wyoming Tie and Timber CompanyDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Proposed sewer at RivertonDates: July 6, 1916Container: Box unknown
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Description: Riverton Water Works and Sewer SystemDates: 1916Container: Box unknown
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Description: Map and Directory of RivertonDates: 1911Container: Box unknown
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Description: Riverton and Suburbs by F.H. AllynDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Berle 1st Addition to Riverton, 2 copiesDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Burch's 1st Addition to original I.D. Woodward MapDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Riverton, Wyoming Additons and Subdivisions, 2 setsDates: 1919-1921Container: Box unknown
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Description: United States including Territories and Insular PossessionsDates: 1953Container: Box unknown
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Description: Riverton, Wyoming with subdivisions by F.H. Allyn, 4 Blueprints, 1 Van DykeDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: U-WYO Oil Company Riverton, WyomingDates:Container: Box 3
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Description: Kinniar Territorial DitchDates: April, 1909Container: Box 1
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Description: Riverton, Wyoming and suburbs, BlueprintDates: 1915Container: Box unknown
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Description: Carbon County, Wyoming, 2 SectionsDates: 1935Container: Box unknown
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Description: Albany County, WyomingDates: 1935Container: Box unknown
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Description: Original Tracing, Riverton, Wyoming by F.H Allyn, Van Dyke, Riverton, Similar to one above but not from this tracingDates: 1918Container: Box unknown
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Description: Oil Map-Cheno and other oil holdings, 3 Van Dyke NegativesDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Map of Wyoming with Governers, 1st through 16thDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Map of the United StatesDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Map of the WorldDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Map of the Panama Canal and surrounding territory with presidents of U.S from 1st to 27th, also rulers of the worldDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Big Sand Oil Field by F.H Allyn, Van DykeDates: 1917Container: Box unknown
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Description: Cheno Oil Company, Riverton, Wyoming and Area, Van DykesDates: 1917-1918Container: Box unknown
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Description: Wyoming and Northwestern Railway Proposed Tie Treating Yard 1.2 miles west of Riverton, Wyoming-Track to be laid May 15 and August 15, 1914, working drawing by F.H AllynDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Lander, Wyoming, by E.W Hainsworth, BlueprintDates: July , 1906Container: Box unknown
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Description: Riverton, Wyoming-Fremont County, N.E 1/4 Sec. 34, T.I.N, R.4E.Dates: 1907Container: Box unknown
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Description: N.H Brown Fremont County School Districts, Van Dyke NegativeDates: February 1915Container: Box unknown
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Description: Josephine A. Taylor Ditch, Rock Creek, WyomingDates: 1900Container: Box unknown
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Description: Wind River Reservation, WyomingDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Laramie County-Comprising other counties, 3 copiesDates: 1904Container: Box unknown
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Description: Map of that part of the Wind River or Shoshone Indian Reservation to be opened for settlement August 15, 1906, under President's proclamationDates: 1906Container: Box unknown
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Description: Map of Wind River Indian Reservation showing allotments to be sold and leased on the ceded and diminished ReservationDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Military Reservation-Ft. Bridger, 3 copiesDates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Big and Little Wind and Popo Agie River Valleys, Fremont County, Van Dykes 3Dates: 1910Container: Box unknown
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Description: Map of Riverton, Wyoming with additions and subdivisions, Blue on WhiteDates: 1919Container: Box unknown
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Description: Laramie County, showing landowners, streams, etc., 3 sectionsDates:Container: Box unknown
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Description: Sectional Map of WyomingDates: 1918Container: Box unknown
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Description: Riverton, Wyoming with adjoining additions and subdivisions, By F. H. AllynDates: 1919Container: Box 3
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Description: Map by Corral Company Ditch, Fremont County by R. H. HallDates: April 29, 1910Container: Box 2
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Description: Oil Well Field Borel No . 1 Ditch Fremont CountyDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Oil Well Field Borel No. 2 Ditch T.4, N.R.3, Fremont CountyDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Oil Well Field Beck DitchDates: May 20, 1907Container: Box 2
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Description: Wyoming Territory 1883, by G. L. Holt, 2 Photostatic copiesDates: 1883Container: Box 2
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Description: Map of Thermopolis, East Thermopolis, and Big Horn Springs State Reserve, Photostatic copyDates: 1928Container: Box 2
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Description: Elk Migration and Management Study map of Grand Teton National Park, 6 copiesDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Riverton, Wyoming Irrigation ProjectDates: 1922Container: Box 2
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Description: Independence Rock survey, 2 black on white printsDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: Map of Oregon and Upper CaliforniaDates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Topographical Map, Oregon Trail, 7 sectionsDates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Topographical Map, Road from Missouri to Oregon, 7 Photostatic copiesDates: 1846Container: Box 1
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Description: U. S. Reclamation Service-Riverton Irrigation Project, 2 sectionsDates: 1922Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway Department Condition MapDates: 1930Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1930Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway Map, 4 copiesDates: 1932Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway Map, 4 copiesDates: 1933Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway Map, 4 copiesDates: 1935Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway Map, 2 copiesDates: 1936Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway Map, 4 copiesDates: 1937Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1938Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1941Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1947Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1950Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1958Container: Box 3
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Description: Pamphlet-Medicine Bow National ForestDates: 1930Container: Box 3
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Description: Photostatic Copy of Signature for Governor Nels Smith, drawn by F. H. Allyn, 8 copiesDates: 1942Container: Box 3
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Description: 4 Drawings of plans for Kalaidescopes drawn by F. H. AllynDates: 1940Container: Box 3
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Description: Blueprint of "An Experienced Draftsman" cartoon plus tracing by F. H. AllynDates: 1905Container: Box 3
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Description: Scroll of Appreciation - "A Lost Chord" poem by Frank H. Allyn, 9 copiesDates:Container: Box 3
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Description: Honor Roll of the Wyoming Highway Department, World War IIDates:Container: Box 3
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Description: Union Pacific Railroad Standard Plan for Signal Maintainers House, blueprintDates:Container: Box 3
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Maps:
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Description: Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1932Container: Box 3
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Description: Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1947Container: Box 3
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Description: Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1950Container: Box 3
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Description: Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1954Container: Box 3
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Description: Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1955Container: Box 3
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Description: Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1968Container: Box 3
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Description: Wyoming Map, Conoco Travel BureauDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Wyoming Map, California Company Road MapDates: 1939Container: Box 3
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Description: State of Wyoming Highway Department Condition MapDates: June 1, 1924Container: Box 3
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Description: Map of School Districts 13- 14- 20 - 24- 25- 26 - 29 - 30 - 32 on 1910 Map of WyomingDates: 1910Container: Box 3
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Description: Burlington Route Time TablesDates: January 13, 1946Container: Box 3
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Description: Plat of Ceded Area, Shoshone or Wind River Indian Reservation, WyomingDates: 1906Container: Box 3
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Description: Rand McNally Vest Pocket Map of Wyoming CountiesDates: 1900Container: Box 2
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Description: Clason Map of WyomingDates: 1908Container: Box 3
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Description: Fremont County Wyoming MapDates: 1906Container: Box 3
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Description: Map of Designated Wyoming HighwaysDates: June 4, 1914Container: Box 3
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Description: Township Map of Shoshone Indian Reservation in Wyoming with Sectional Plat for ready useDates:Container: Box 3
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Road Logs:
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Description: Cheyenne To Pole Mountain Military Reservation (via the Lions Trail Cheyenne to Laramie) WyomingDates: 1920Container: Box 3
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Description: Laramie to Encampment (Via Rocky Mountain Highway) Colorado, 2 copiesDates: 1920Container: Box 3
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Description: Laramie to Pole Mountain Military Reservation (via the Lions Trail) Wyoming, 2 copiesDates: 1920Container: Box 3
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Description: Laramie to Rock River, Arlington and Sand Lake (via Lincoln Highway) Wyoming, 2 CopiesDates: 1920Container: Box 3
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Description: Laramie to Sand Creek and Big Laramie River, Wyoming-Colorado, 2 copiesDates: 1920Container: Box 3
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Description: Dubois to Yellowstone National Park (via Rocky Mountain Highway) Wyoming, 2 copiesDates: 1921Container: Box 3
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Description: Encapment to Rawlins (via Rocky Mountain Highway) and Rawlins to Medicine Bow Lodge, Wyoming, 2 copiesDates: 1921Container: Box 3
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Description: Laramie to Brooklyn Lake (via New Road) WyomingDates: 1921Container: Box 3
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Description: Rawlins to Lander (via Rocky Mountain Highway) Wyoming, 2 copiesDates: 1921Container: Box 3
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Description: Laramie to Keystone, Wyoming, 2 copiesDates: 1923Container: Box 3
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Description: Public Sale Indian LandsDates: August 20, 1917Container: Subject Files, Folder In2-L
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Description: Questions About the Riverton Project AnsweredDates:Container: Subject Files, Folder Irr7-rip
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Description: Shoshone Reservation Wyoming, 2 pamphletsDates:Container: Subject Files, Folder Irr7-shp
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Description: Account Book in Frank H. Allyn's HandwritingDates:Container: Box 3
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Description: Map: Wyoming State Highway Map Drawn by Frank H. AllynDates: 1925Container: Biographical Files, Folder B-al59-fh
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Description: Newspaper clippings: Last Rites for Frank H. Allyn, Wyoming State TribuneDates: August 14, 1957Container: Biographical Files, Folder B-al59-fh
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Description: Newspaper clippings: Mary J. Allyn Dies at 89, Wyoming State TribuneDates: July 12, 1965Container: Biographical Files, Folder B-al59-fh
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Description: Newspaper Clippings: He'll Feed 1,700 Hungary Scouts Wyoming State TribuneDates: undatedContainer: Biographical Files, Folder B-al59-fh
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Description: Photographs: 1 Photograph Frank H. AllynDates: 1907-1914Container: Photo Files, Folder B-al59-fh
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Description: Photographs: 1 photograph Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. AllynDates: 1907-1915Container: Photo Files, Folder B-al59-fh
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Description: Photographs: 1 Photograph U.S. Surveyor Generals Office with Frank H. Allyn in backgroundDates: 1905Container: Photo Files, Folder B-al59-fh
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Description: Miscellaneous: 4 pieces of Letterhead-Frank H. Allyn, Blue and Black PrintingDates:Container: Biographical Files, Folder B-al59-fh
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Description: Miscellaneous: 2 Business cards-Frank H. Allyn, Blue and Black PrintingDates:Container: Biographical Files, Folder B-al59-fh
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Description: Miscellaneous: Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Allyn, Riverton Pioneers, written by Laura Allyn EkstromDates: August 1956Container: Biographical Files, Folder B-al59-fh
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Description: Pamphlet: Shoshone Reservation Wyoming: Greatest Irrigaion System in the County Being Built by Wyoming Centeral Irrigation CompanyDates: undatedContainer: Subject Files, Folder In2-res-wr
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cartography -- Wyoming.
- Oil fields -- Wyoming.
- Roads -- Wyoming -- Maps.
- Roads -- Wyoming.
- School districts -- Wyoming.
Corporate Names
- Laramie Rolling Mills.
- Union Pacific Railroad Company.
- Wyoming. State Highway Dept.
Geographical Names
- Fremont County (Wyo.)
- Riverton (Wyo.)
- Wind River Indian Reservation (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
- Wyoming -- Maps.
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
Occupations
- Cartographers.
