Valerie Snook papers, 1892-1966

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Snook, Valerie
Title
Valerie Snook papers
Dates
1892-1966 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
02670
Summary
Valerie Snook travelled and extensively photographed logging railroads in Colorado, Arizona, California, and Nevada. Collection contains photographs.
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

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

Valerie Snook (1937-2021) travelled and extensively photographed logging railroads in Colorado, Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains over 700 photographs of western narrow gauge and logging railroads, including the Rio Grande from Durango to Silverton, Colorado; Southwest Lumber Co. of Flagstaff, Arizona; West Side Lumber Co. and Yosemite Valley Railways of California; Nevada and California Railway (the “slim princess” narrow gauge branch of the Southern Pacific); Langer Lumber Co.; and the Hume Bennett Lumber Co.

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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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Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Valerie Snook at the date of processing.

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 1 box.

Container(s) Description
Box
1