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Joseph Roebling papers, 1838-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Roebling, Joseph Metcalf
- Title
- Joseph Roebling papers
- Dates
- 1838-1979 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 3.52 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02568
- Summary
- Joseph Metcalf Roebling was the great grandson of Washington Augustus Roebling who is known for his work on building the Brooklyn Bridge. Collection contains photographs, a manuscript by Theodore Roosevelt, a portrait of Roebling, and a Constitution of Wyoming.
- 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
Joseph Metcalf Roebling was the great grandson of Washington Augustus Roebling who is known for his work on building the Brooklyn Bridge. Joseph Roebling’s forebears also completed work on the George Washington Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge. What made these bridges and other advancements of the Industrial Age possible was what became known as Roebling wire rope. The invention would go on to be used in telegraphs, electricity, mines, and elevators.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains photographs of Native Americans and Native American leaders; a manuscript of In Cowboy Land by Theodore Roosevelt; a painted portrait of Joseph Roebling; and a Constitution of the Proposed State of Wyoming.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
InventoriesReturn to Top
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 boxes.
| Container(s) | Description |
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| Box | |
| 1-5 |
