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Squires Ranch records, 1831-2021

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Squires Ranch
Title
Squires Ranch records
Dates
1831-2021 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.26 cubic ft. (6 boxes)
Collection Number
12805
Summary
This collection contains the records for the Squires Ranch located in the Centennial Valley of Wyoming and the Squires/Sundby families. Records include maps, photographs and manuscript materials related to the ranch.
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
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

The Squires Ranch (also known as Sundby-Wilson Ranch or Hecht Creek Ranch) was located in the Centennial Valley of Southeast Wyoming. Founded in 1887 by Reynold Hecht, it was purchased by Gudmund and Emma Sundby in 1927 and operated by their descendants until the 2000s. Susanne and Roxanne Squires were Gudmund and Emma’s grandchildren and continued operating the ranch, becoming involved with 4H and showing cattle, until the 2000s.

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Content Description

This collection contains photos, notes, and ranch notebooks from the ranch. Also included are several maps of the ranch and surrounding area in the Centennial Valley. The collection also contains photos and manuscript material related to the Sundby family.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Linda Susanne Squires from 2021-2023.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Brittany Heye in March 2022 and updated by Jamie J. Greene in December 2024.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the Squires Ranch at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Series I. Ranch Records

    • Description: Sundby Ranch and Squires Ranch post cards
      Dates: 1914-1915
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Squires Ranch - Linda Susanne Squires/photos/hard copy of Squires Ranch History
      Dates: 1887-2021
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Squires Ranch - Centennial Valley photos
      Dates: 1887-2021
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: John and Hulda Olson, Olson Ranch/Emma Sundby Wilson, Boomerang newspaper articles
      Dates: 1887-2021
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Squires Ranch - articles
      Dates: 1887-2021
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Olson and Sundby - Postcards to Buckeye, Wyoming
      Dates: 1887-2021
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Sundby Ranch and Squires Ranch maps
      Dates: 1950-2000
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Sundby Ranch photo
      Dates: 1927
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Ranch guest book
      Dates: 1900-1950
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Sundby family genealogy
      Dates: 1831-1950
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Squires Ranch sales brochure
      Dates: 2001
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Squires Ranch history book
      Dates: 1887-2020
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Ranch record books
      Dates: 1975-2000
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Sundby/Squires ranch photo
      Dates: 1980-1990
      Container: Box 4
    • Description: Reinhold Hecht homestead certificate
      Dates: 1895
      Container: Box 4
    • Description: Lena Hecht homestead certificate
      Dates: 1894
      Container: Box 4
  • Series II. Maps

    • Description: Squires Ranch Adjacent Properties
      Dates: 1984
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Centennial Water and Sewer District
      Dates: 1990-2004
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Gravel Spring, Wyoming
      Dates: 1953
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Wolf Point, Wyoming
      Dates: 1954
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Atlantic City, Wyoming
      Dates: 1953
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Miners Delight, Wyoming
      Dates: 1954
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Radium Springs, Wyoming
      Dates: 1953
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Weiser Pass, Wyoming
      Dates: 1953
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Rex Lake, Wyoming
      Dates: 1961
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Lake Owen, Wyoming
      Dates: 1961
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Topo map
      Dates: 1986
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Sewer Lagoon papers
      Dates: 1987-1988
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Sundby Ranch Reservoir Rehabilitation
      Dates: 1987
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Sundby Ranch Soil maps
      Dates: 1946
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Sundby Ranch maps
      Dates: 1990-2000
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Medicine Bow National Forrest
      Dates: 1940-1960
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Overall map - Oran Buchanan
      Dates: 1940-1960
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Sundby Reservoir
      Dates: 1940-1960
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Aerial photos of ranch
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 5
    • Description: Lake Owen, Wyoming
      Dates: 1961
      Container: Box 5
    • Description: Easement map
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 6
    • Description: Map of hay land
      Dates: 2000
      Container: Box 6
  • Series III. Family Records

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Subject Terms

  • Business.
  • Cattle trade -- Wyoming.
  • Family history.
  • Ranching -- Wyoming.

Personal Names

  • Sundby family.

Corporate Names

  • Hecht Creek Ranch.
  • Sundby Ranch.

Geographical Names

  • Albany County (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
  • Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
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