Preston T. McAvoy papers, 1918-1958
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McAvoy, Preston T., b. 1890.
- Title
- Preston T. McAvoy papers
- Dates
- 1918-1958 (inclusive)19181958
- Quantity
- 2.43 cubic feet (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02780
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
McAvoy (1890- ) was a partner in the law firm of McAvoy & Low, which was established in Newcastle, Wyoming, in 1919. From 1952-1958 he presided as judge for Wyoming's 6th judicial district, which included Weston, Crook and Niobrara counties.
Content Description
Collection contains mainly legal files relating to McAvoy's service as lawyer and judge including briefs, contracts, claims and leases regarding real estate disputes, wills, estate settlements, and the oil and gas and mining industries; and 1 scrapbook of legal notices from the 1930s.
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
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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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
- Judicial districts -- Wyoming.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Wyoming.
- Oil and gas leases -- Wyoming.
- Petroleum industry and trade -- Wyoming.
- Practice of law -- Wyoming -- Crook County.
- Practice of law -- Wyoming -- Newcastle.
- Practice of law -- Wyoming -- Niobrara County.
- Practice of law -- Wyoming -- Weston County.
Corporate Names
- McAvoy & Low (Firm)
Geographical Names
- Crook County (Wyo.)
- Newcastle (Wyo.)
- Niobrara County (Wyo.)
- Weston County (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Form or Genre Terms
- Legal files.
- Scrapbooks.
Occupations
- Judges.
- Lawyers.
