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George L. Holt papers, 1959

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Holt, George L.;
Title
George L. Holt papers
Dates
1959 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.00 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
00692
Summary
George L. Holt was one of the first pioneers to settle in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1867. Collection contains certificates, a land deed, a letter, and a document concerning proof of publication.
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
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Historical Note

George L. Holt was one of the first pioneers to settle in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1867. He ran a drug store on the town’s Main Street that he kept operating until 1920 after he and his wife relocated to Buffalo, Wyoming.

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Content Description

Collection contains George L. Holt’s burial plot certificate; the certificate of incorporation for Holt’s Drug Store; stock certificates for a land and cattle company, toll road, and opera house/library; a Union Pacific Railway Co. land deed; a letter; and a document concerning proof of publication.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Wilbur Holt in October 1959.

Processing Note

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by George L. Holt at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Inventories

    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 box 1.

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Subject Terms

  • Certificates of incorporation.
  • Deeds.
  • Drugstores.
  • Letters.
  • Sheep industry.
  • Stock certificates.

Corporate Names

  • Union Pacific Railway Company.

Geographical Names

  • Buffalo (Wyo.)
  • Cheyenne (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
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