David Wood papers, 1879-1890
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wood, David, 1851-1944.
- Title
- David Wood papers
- Dates
- 1879-1890 (inclusive)18791890
- Quantity
- .9 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07261
- Summary
- 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
David Wood (1851-1944) operated a freight and passenger stage service in the San Juan mining district of Colorado. He entered the Union Army's 6th Missouri Cavalry in 1862 as an orderly and became the youngest soldier in the Civil War. Wood came to Pueblo, Colorado, in 1876 and operated a freight line, The David Wood Transportation Lines, from the end of the railroad tracks to mining camps in Lake City, Ouray, Telluride, Rico and Montrose, Colorado. He lost his company in the 1893 silver panic and operated a ranch near Montrose afterwards.
Content Description
Collection contains miscellaneous business records relating to Wood's freight service, including a cashbook (1879-1883); 3 daybooks (1883, 1885, 1890); general journals (1883-1884, 1887-1889); a supply order book (1883); and a shipping register for the Colorado and Wyoming Stage, Mail and Express Company (1885).
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
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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.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Freight and freightage -- Colorado.
- Freight forwarders -- Colorado.
- Shipping -- Colorado.
Geographical Names
- Colorado -- History -- 1876-1950.
Form or Genre Terms
- Business records.
Occupations
- Businessmen.
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Colorado and Wyoming Stage, Mail and Express Company.
- David Wood Transportation Lines.
