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Valerie Snook papers, 1892-1966
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Snook, Valerie
- Title
- Valerie Snook papers
- Dates
- 1892-1966 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- 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
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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
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.
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 1 box.
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