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William C. Lindmier, Jr. family papers, 1870-2010

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lindmier, William C., 1926-2021
Title
William C. Lindmier, Jr. family papers
Dates
1870-2010 (inclusive)
Quantity
24.18 cubic ft. (25 boxes) + 10.72 GB
Collection Number
12844
Summary
The Lindmier and Manning families homesteaded in Eastern Wyoming in the early 20th century. Collection contains Lindmier and Manning family photographs, photo albums, diaries, and records and Bill Lindmier’s collection of railroad documents, photographs, motion picture films, and publications.
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

Images of Robert, Thomas, and Jeffrey Lindmier post 1972, that are of a personal nature may NOT be reproduced without the permission of the individual who is the subject of the image for a period of 10 years. This restriction will end on December 31, 2032.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Lindmier and Manning families homesteaded in Eastern Wyoming in the early 20th century. William Clyde Lindmier, Sr. moved to Douglas, Wyoming and started a plumbing business in 1938. His son, William “Bill” Lindmier, Jr., served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He married Irene Manning on June 23, 1948, and they had three children, Robert, Thomas, and Jeffery. In May 1947, Lindmier Jr. began work on the Burlington Route Railroad as a fireman until November of that year. He liked railroading but the job reminded him too much of the Navy. He began working for his father’s business, Douglas Plumbing and Heating Company, where he remained until 1963 when he started Bill’s Plumbing. A railroad enthusiast, Lindmier Jr. documented, recorded, and collected railroad history. William C. Lindmier, Jr, passed away on April 22, 2021, in Douglas, Wyoming.

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Content Description

Collection contains Lindmier and Manning family photographs, photo albums, diaries, and records and Bill Lindmier’s collection of railroad documents, photographs, motion picture films, and publications.

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Use of the Collection

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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 the William C. Lindmier, Jr. Estate and the Lindmier family in May 2022.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in May 2023.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by William C. Lindmier, Jr. family at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Family histories
  • Genealogy
  • Railroads -- History

Personal Names

  • Lindmier family
  • Manning family

Corporate Names

  • Burlington Northern Railroad Company

Geographical Names

  • Douglas (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs

Processed by Jamie J. Greene
2023

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