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King Brothers Company records, 1890-1959

Overview of the Collection

Creator
King Brothers Company
Title
King Brothers Company records
Dates
1890-1959 (inclusive)
Quantity
24.18 cubic ft. (31 boxes)
Collection Number
00140
Summary
The King Brothers Company records document the history of the family-owned Wyoming sheep breeding and raising company. Materials include financial records, printed materials, photographs, and artifacts.
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 King Brothers Company was founded in 1892 in Albany County, Wyoming, by brothers Francis S., Herbert J., and Joseph S. King. The Kings specialized in breeding and raising purebred and registered Corriedale and Rambouillet sheep and won numerous prizes and honors for their wool.

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Content Description

The King Brothers Company records contain company financial records (1914-1950); printed materials concerning King Brothers Company and the sheep industry (1909-1959); photographs of King Brothers Company ranch and sheep (circa 1890s-1940s); and ribbons and medals won for their sheep and wool (1908-1950).

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The King Brothers Company records have been minimally processed and divided into four series.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by King Brothers Company at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Richard J. King in 1966, Lisby Pollock in 2009, and Keith J. King in 2018.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in August 2009 and updated by Jamie J. Greene in October 2019.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Sheep ranches--Wyoming--Albany County.
  • Corriedale sheep.
  • Rambouillet sheep.
  • Sheep industry--Wyoming--Albany County.

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming--History--1890-1918.
  • Wyoming--History--1919-1945.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Awards.
  • Photographs.

Occupations

  • Sheep ranchers.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • King, Francis S.
    • King, Herbert J.
    • King, Joseph S.
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