Carl and Ruth Steiger collection, 1917-1984
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Steiger, Carl E.
- Title
- Carl and Ruth Steiger collection
- Dates
- 1917-1984 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 3.50 cubic ft. (5 containers)
- Collection Number
- 00686
- Summary
- Carl Steiger served as president of the Deltox Rug Co. in Oshkosh, Wisconsin until his retirement in 1961. Collection contains pamphlets, correspondence, newspaper clippings, a stock certificate, and maps connected to oil and gas interests and business records for the J. H. Ranch.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Carl Steiger served as president of the Deltox Rug Co. in Oshkosh, Wisconsin until his retirement in 1961. He was a former member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin and acted as director of the university’s Foundation. He also served as trustee of St. John’s Military Academy, Ripon College, and Paine Arboretum and Art Center and received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from St. John’s. Carl and his wife, Ruth, gathered an extensive collection of Western Americana which was first donated to the University of Wyoming Western History Research Center.
Content Description
Collection contains pamphlets, correspondence, subject files, newspaper clippings, a stock certificate, maps of Wyoming oil and gas fields, and business records from the J. H. Ranch including a ledger and meeting minutes.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item 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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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for 5 containers.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-5
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Account books.
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Oil fields.
- Pamphlets.
- Ranches.
- Ranching.
- Stock certificates.
Personal Names
- Steiger, Ruth
Geographical Names
- Crook County (Wyo.)
- Montana.
- North Dakota.
- Wyoming.
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
