Cody Canal Irrigation District (Wyo.) records, 1895-1973
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cody Canal Irrigation District (Wyo.)
- Title
- Cody Canal Irrigation District (Wyo.) records
- Dates
- 1895-1973 (inclusive)18951973
- Quantity
- 3.55 cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06082
- Summary
- Business records of a company incorporated to irrigate potential farmland in the Cody, Wyoming, area.
- 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
The Cody Canal Association was incorporated in Wyoming March 5, 1907. On October 28, 1911, the Cody Canal Irrigation District was created under provisions of the Wyoming Irrigation District Law. The Cody Canal Association Board of Directors was identical with the Cody Canal Irrigation District Board of Directors.
Content Description
The collection contains records from both the Cody Canal Irrigation District and the Cody Canal Association. Included are ledgers of the Cody Canal Association (1904-1915), a bank deposit book (1912-1915), correspondence (1908-1966), deeds, index cards, maps, notices, petitions, and receipts. There are annual meeting minutes (1908-1914, 1951-1973), meetings of the Board of Directors (1907-1910, 1917-1925, 1944, 1951) and a 1921 bond. Also included are the Bylaws of the Cody Canal Association (1907), booklet of tables, set of inventories, and a court case against Lincoln Land Company.
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, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by the Cody Canal Irrigation District at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe collection was received as a loan from Steadman and Steadman, Lawyers, in 1976.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Vikki Doherty in April 2014.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I. Correspondence and Legal Documents
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1908-1966Container: Box 1
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Description: Business Contact File CardsDates: 1895-1960Container: Box 1
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Description: ContractsDates: 1905-1955Container: Box 1
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Description: AgreementsDates: 1911-1953Container: Box 1
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Description: DeedsDates: 1924-1961Container: Box 1
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Description: Petitions and ApplicationsDates: 1915-1952Container: Box 1
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Description: CertificatesDates: 1916-1955Container: Box 1
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Description: Notices and AffadavitsDates: 1911-1957Container: Box 1
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Description: Miscellaneous Legal DocumentsDates: 1907-1927Container: Box 1
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Series II. Financial Records
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Description: Ledgers and Cash BooksDates: 1896-1943Container: Box 4-5
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Description: Receipts and ChecksDates: 1913-1926Container: Box 1
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Description: Miscellaneous Financial RecordsDates: 1905-1927Container: Box 1
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Series III. Board Meeting Reports
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Description: Board Meeting Reports: Bound VolumesDates: 1907-1910, 1917-1925, 1938-1973Container: Box 2-3
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Description: Miscellaneous Board Meeting-Related DocumentsDates: 1908-1913Container: Box 1
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Series IV. Maps and Construction Documents
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Description: MapsDates: 1910-1968Container: Box 1
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Description: Construction DocumentsDates: 1915-1967Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Irrigation canals and flumes -- Wyoming -- Cody.
- Irrigation canals and flumes -- Wyoming -- Park County.
- Irrigation districts -- Wyoming -- Cody.
- Irrigation districts -- Wyoming -- Park County.
Geographical Names
- Cody (Wyo.) -- History.
- Park County (Wyo.) -- History.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Form or Genre Terms
- Deeds.
- Indexes.
- Ledgers.
- Legal documents.
- Maps.
- Minutes.
- Petitions.
- Receipts.
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Cody Canal Association (Wyo.)
