Squires Ranch records, 1831-2021
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Squires Ranch
- Title
- Squires Ranch records
- Dates
- 1831-2021 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- 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
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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
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.
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.
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
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.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I. Ranch Records
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Description: Sundby Ranch and Squires Ranch post cardsDates: 1914-1915Container: Box 1
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Description: Squires Ranch - Linda Susanne Squires/photos/hard copy of Squires Ranch HistoryDates: 1887-2021Container: Box 1
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Description: Squires Ranch - Centennial Valley photosDates: 1887-2021Container: Box 1
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Description: John and Hulda Olson, Olson Ranch/Emma Sundby Wilson, Boomerang newspaper articlesDates: 1887-2021Container: Box 1
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Description: Squires Ranch - articlesDates: 1887-2021Container: Box 1
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Description: Olson and Sundby - Postcards to Buckeye, WyomingDates: 1887-2021Container: Box 1
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Description: Sundby Ranch and Squires Ranch mapsDates: 1950-2000Container: Box 1
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Description: Sundby Ranch photoDates: 1927Container: Box 1
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Description: Ranch guest bookDates: 1900-1950Container: Box 1
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Description: Sundby family genealogyDates: 1831-1950Container: Box 1
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Description: Squires Ranch sales brochureDates: 2001Container: Box 1
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Description: Squires Ranch history bookDates: 1887-2020Container: Box 1
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Description: Ranch record booksDates: 1975-2000Container: Box 1
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Description: Sundby/Squires ranch photoDates: 1980-1990Container: Box 4
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Description: Reinhold Hecht homestead certificateDates: 1895Container: Box 4
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Description: Lena Hecht homestead certificateDates: 1894Container: Box 4
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Series II. Maps
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Description: Squires Ranch Adjacent PropertiesDates: 1984Container: Box 2
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Description: Centennial Water and Sewer DistrictDates: 1990-2004Container: Box 2
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Description: Gravel Spring, WyomingDates: 1953Container: Box 3
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Description: Wolf Point, WyomingDates: 1954Container: Box 3
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Description: Atlantic City, WyomingDates: 1953Container: Box 3
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Description: Miners Delight, WyomingDates: 1954Container: Box 3
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Description: Radium Springs, WyomingDates: 1953Container: Box 3
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Description: Weiser Pass, WyomingDates: 1953Container: Box 3
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Description: Rex Lake, WyomingDates: 1961Container: Box 3
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Description: Lake Owen, WyomingDates: 1961Container: Box 3
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Description: Topo mapDates: 1986Container: Box 3
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Description: Sewer Lagoon papersDates: 1987-1988Container: Box 3
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Description: Sundby Ranch Reservoir RehabilitationDates: 1987Container: Box 3
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Description: Sundby Ranch Soil mapsDates: 1946Container: Box 3
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Description: Sundby Ranch mapsDates: 1990-2000Container: Box 3
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Description: Medicine Bow National ForrestDates: 1940-1960Container: Box 3
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Description: Overall map - Oran BuchananDates: 1940-1960Container: Box 3
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Description: Sundby ReservoirDates: 1940-1960Container: Box 3
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Description: Aerial photos of ranchDates: 1979Container: Box 5
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Description: Lake Owen, WyomingDates: 1961Container: Box 5
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Description: Easement mapDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: Map of hay landDates: 2000Container: Box 6
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Series III. Family Records
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Description: Certificate: Commonwealth of MassachusettsDates: 1870Container: Box 4
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Description: Family histories and manuscript materialDates: 1897-1952Container: Box 1
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Description: Group photograph with Emma Sundby-WilsonDates: 1890-1920Container: Box 4
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Description: Photograph - rodeo at Centennial, WyomingDates: July 4, 1924Container: Box 4
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Description: Research - familyDates: 2002Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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.
