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L.H. Robinson papers, 1891-1943

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Robinson, L.H. (Lucian Holbrook)
Title
L.H. Robinson papers
Dates
1891-1943 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.80 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
Collection Number
00847
Summary
Financial records of L. H. Robinson's Whitewood, South Dakota, and Moorcroft, Wyoming, general stores and photographs of Moorcroft, Wyoming.
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

Lucian Holbrook Robinson (1869-1956) established and operated the L. H. Robinson General Merchandise Store in Moorcroft, Wyoming, from 1893-1947. Robinson also held mercantile interests in Whitewood, South Dakota.

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Content Description

Collection contains miscellaneous business records of the L. H. Robinson General Merchandise Stores in Whitewood, South Dakota, and Moorcroft, Wyoming including general journals and ledgers, cashbooks, accounts and sales books, and a tally book of cattle herds passing through Moorcroft in 1894. Also included are photographs of Moorcroft and L.H. Robinson (1908-1910).

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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, L. H. Robinson Papers, Collection Number 00847, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

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

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Received from Helen Zimmerschied, 1960, 1963.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by D.C. Thompson.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Description: Photographs of Moorcroft, Wyoming, and L.H. Robinson
    Dates: 1908-1910
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Financial Journals (2 items)
    Dates: January 1-June 13, 1891
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Financial Journal
    Dates: July 1-October 31, 1891
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Balance Sheets
    Dates: January-June, 1891
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Balance Sheets
    Dates: July 1891-May 1892; 1893
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Bills Receivable
    Dates: 1892
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Tally Book of Trail Herds Through Moorcroft, Wyoming
    Dates: 1894
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Financial Ledger
    Dates: 1894-1895
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Financial Ledger
    Dates: 1895-1897
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Bills Receivable
    Dates: January-June, no year
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Sales Book
    Dates: September-October, no year
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Order Book
    Dates: October-May, no year
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Financial Ledger
    Dates: July-November, circa 1892
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Day Book
    Dates: 1902
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Day Book
    Dates: 1902-1903
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Day Book
    Dates: 1903
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Financial Ledger, Robinson Mercantile Company
    Dates: 1908-1922
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Financial Ledger, Robinson Mercantile Company
    Dates: 1909-1910
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Day Book
    Dates: 1913-1925
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: Cash Book
    Dates: 1919-1921
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: Accounts List
    Dates: December 31, 1929
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: Financial Ledger, Robinson Mercantile Company
    Dates: February 1931-December 1935
    Container: Box 5
  • Description: Financial Ledger
    Dates: 1936-1943
    Container: Box 5

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Subject Terms

  • Retail trade--South Dakota--Whitewood
  • Retail trade--Wyoming--Moorcroft

Geographical Names

  • Moorcroft (Wyo.)
  • Whitewood (S.D.)
  • Wyoming--History--1890-1918
  • Wyoming--History--1919-1945

Form or Genre Terms

  • Business records

Occupations

  • Businessmen

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • L.H. Robinson General Merchandise
    • Robinson Mercantile Company
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