L.H. Robinson papers, 1891-1943
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Robinson, L.H. (Lucian Holbrook)
- Title
- L.H. Robinson papers
- Dates
- 1891-1943 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- 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
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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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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
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.
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).
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, L. H. Robinson Papers, Collection Number 00847, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by L. H. Robinson at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationReceived from Helen Zimmerschied, 1960, 1963.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D.C. Thompson.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Photographs of Moorcroft, Wyoming, and L.H. RobinsonDates: 1908-1910Container: Box 1
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Description: Financial Journals (2 items)Dates: January 1-June 13, 1891Container: Box 1
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Description: Financial JournalDates: July 1-October 31, 1891Container: Box 1
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Description: Balance SheetsDates: January-June, 1891Container: Box 1
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Description: Balance SheetsDates: July 1891-May 1892; 1893Container: Box 1
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Description: Bills ReceivableDates: 1892Container: Box 1
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Description: Tally Book of Trail Herds Through Moorcroft, WyomingDates: 1894Container: Box 1
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Description: Financial LedgerDates: 1894-1895Container: Box 1
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Description: Financial LedgerDates: 1895-1897Container: Box 1
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Description: Bills ReceivableDates: January-June, no yearContainer: Box 1
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Description: Sales BookDates: September-October, no yearContainer: Box 1
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Description: Order BookDates: October-May, no yearContainer: Box 1
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Description: Financial LedgerDates: July-November, circa 1892Container: Box 2
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Description: Day BookDates: 1902Container: Box 2
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Description: Day BookDates: 1902-1903Container: Box 2
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Description: Day BookDates: 1903Container: Box 2
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Description: Financial Ledger, Robinson Mercantile CompanyDates: 1908-1922Container: Box 3
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Description: Financial Ledger, Robinson Mercantile CompanyDates: 1909-1910Container: Box 3
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Description: Day BookDates: 1913-1925Container: Box 4
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Description: Cash BookDates: 1919-1921Container: Box 4
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Description: Accounts ListDates: December 31, 1929Container: Box 4
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Description: Financial Ledger, Robinson Mercantile CompanyDates: February 1931-December 1935Container: Box 5
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Description: Financial LedgerDates: 1936-1943Container: Box 5
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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
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Corporate Names
- L.H. Robinson General Merchandise
- Robinson Mercantile Company
