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Green River Valley Cattlemen's Association records, 1954-2016
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association (Wyo.)
- Title
- Green River Valley Cattlemen's Association records
- Dates
- 1954-2016 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 3.45 cubic ft. + 311 MB (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 12671
- Summary
- The Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association's main purpose was to promote and protect the interest of the cattle industry. This collection contains mainly meeting agendas and minutes, membership lists, correspondence, financial records, material relating to its annual banquets and programs, and promotional material relating to its interests.
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
The Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association was organized in April 1954 and can trace its history back to 1905 through older organizations. Its main purpose was to promote and protect the interest of the cattle industry in the area and worked closely with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and the American National Cattlemen’s Association. It held annual meetings and banquets and would frequently correspond with Wyoming politicians to promote the interests of its members, which numbered 101 in 1954 and 166 in 2000.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The records of the Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association contains mainly meeting agendas and minutes, membership lists, correspondence, financial records, material relating to its annual banquets and programs, and promotional material relating to its interests. Correspondents include Wyoming politicians from the 1980s to 2010s, National Inholders Association, National Cattlemen’s Association, Wyoming Water Development Commission, and local ranchers.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by the Green River Valley Cattlemen's Association at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from the Green River Valley Cattlemen's Association in April 2017.
Processing Note
The collection was processed by Michael W. Harris in June 2017.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | |||
2 | Annual records (minutes annual) | 1954-1966 | |
2 | Annual records (GRVCA minutes) | 1971-1974 | |
2 | Annual records (minutes, membership lists, correspondence, agendas) | 1980-2000 | |
3 | Annual records (correspondence, resolutions, notes) | 1983-1985 | |
3 | Annual records (minutes, membership lists, correspondence, agendas) | 1984-1985 | |
2 | Annual records (financial records, legal documents, congressional records) | 1986-1989 | |
2 | Annual records (minutes, membership lists, correspondence, agendas) | 1986-1992 | |
2 | Annual records (minutes, membership lists, correspondence, agendas) | 1988-1989 | |
Folder | |||
1 and Digital | ahcdm_12671_001 | Annual records (minutes, membership lists, correspondence, agendas, video DVD-R) | 1988-2011 |
2 | Annual records (minutes, membership lists, correspondence, agendas) | 1989-1990 | |
3 | Annual records (minutes, membership lists, correspondence, agendas) | 1990-1993 | |
2 | Beef promotion | 1991 | |
2 | Catch a calf program | 1996-2004 | |
1 | Cattle diseases - brucellosis and tricohoniasis | 2010-2011 | |
2-3 | Check ledger books | 1954-1999 | |
1 and 4 | Correspondence | 1981-2011 | |
4 | Deposit books | 1966-1979 | |
1 | GRVCA bills and bank | 2010 | |
1 | GRVCA (Wyoming Stock Growers Association long range plan) | 2010 | |
4 | Invoices and Cattlemen's Banquet | 1981-1982, 1986 | |
1 | Lil' country rascals | 2010-2011 | |
1 | Member lists and GRVCA history | 1975-2016 | |
4 | Member renewals | 1991-1993 | |
1 | Mtg misc. stuff. | 2009-2010 | |
4 | Mountain States Legal Foundation | 1988 | |
2 | National Cattleman's Association fact sheets | 1989 | |
4 | National Inholders Association Congressional Alerts | 1987-1988 | |
4 | Pinedale Area Chamber of Commerce | 1987-1988 | |
2 | Print material | 1995-2011 | |
1 | Property rights sample report | undated | |
2 | Returned mail - annual meeting agenda and membership renewals | 2010 | |
2-3 | Sales receipt books | 1992-2010 | |
1 | Weed management | 2009 | |
2 | Wyoming Water Development Commission | 2010 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Animal industry -- Law and legislation
- Associations, institutions, etc. -- Wyoming
- Cattle -- Government policy
- Cattle trade -- Wyoming
- Public lands -- Wyoming
- Range management -- Law and legislation
- Range policy -- Wyoming
- Veterinary public health
Corporate Names
- Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association (Wyo.)
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
- Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
- Wyoming -- Politics and government