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Alexander Swan papers, 1883-1947

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Swan, Alexander;
Title
Alexander Swan papers
Dates
1883-1947 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.00 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
00047
Summary
Second president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Alexander Swan joined his brother Thomas in establishing Swan Brothers and Company in 1873. Collection contains correspondence, financial records, and photographs.
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

Second president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Alexander Swan joined his brother Thomas in establishing Swan Brothers and Company in 1873, imported the first purebred Herefords to Wyoming, and helped found the Wyoming Hereford Ranch and Union Pacific Stock Yards in Council Bluffs and Omaha.

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Content Description

Collection contains a pamphlet written by Alexander Swan, correspondence, receipts, accounts, orders, and photographs.

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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.

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 Alexander Swan in April 1947.

Processing Note

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Alexander Swan 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

  • Cattle -- Breeding.
  • Hereford cattle -- Wyoming.

Corporate Names

  • Wyoming Stock Growers Association.

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
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