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Lola M. Homsher papers, 1847-1989

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Homsher, Lola M.
Title
Lola M. Homsher papers
Dates
1847-1989 (inclusive)
Quantity
20.40 cubic ft. (25 boxes)
Collection Number
400154
Summary
Lola M. Homsher (1913–1986) was an American archivist, historian, and author known for her contributions to the preservation and interpretation of Wyoming's history. This collection contains Homsher’s professional, personal, and research papers. It consists of books, written notes, photographs, pamphlets, negatives, correspondence, planners, manuscripts, recorded interviews, and printed material.
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

Lola M. Homsher (1913–1986) was an American archivist, historian, and author known for her contributions to the preservation and interpretation of Wyoming's history. She earned a B.S. in Sociology and Economics from Colorado State University in 1936 and an M.A. in History from the University of Wyoming in 1948. Homsher began her archival career as the first University of Wyoming archivist from 1945 to 1951 before becoming the State Archivist, where she oversaw the Wyoming State Archives, the Historical Department, and the State Museum. During her career, she edited the Annals of Wyoming, authored the newspaper column “Wyoming – From the Archives,” and co-authored several historical publications, including South Pass, 1868, Guide to Wyoming Newspapers, and Ghost Towns of Wyoming with Mary Lou Pence.

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Content Description

This collection contains Homsher’s professional, personal, and research materials. It consists of books, written notes, photographs, pamphlets, negatives, correspondence, planners, manuscripts, recorded interviews, and printed material.

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

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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

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Lola M. Homsher at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

The material was received from Lola M. Homsher's estate from 1986-1995.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Loreley Moore in March 1994, updated by D. Claudia Thompson in March 2015, and reprocessed by Andrea Edwards in September 2025.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Sheep Wars, 1873 - 1928.

Personal Names

  • Bonney, Orrin H.
  • Chisholm, James, 1838 - 1903.
  • Hebard, Grace Raymond, 1861 - 1936.
  • Kleiber, Hans, 1887-1967.
  • Metz, Percy W., 1883-1964.

Corporate Names

  • Wyoming. State Archives and Historical Department
  • University of Wyoming.

Geographical Names

  • Albany County (Wyo.)
  • Ten Sleep (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
  • Wyoming -- History -- To 1889
  • Laramie (Wyo.)

Processed by Andrea Edwards
2025

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