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Preston T. McAvoy papers, 1918-1958

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McAvoy, Preston T., b. 1890.
Title
Preston T. McAvoy papers
Dates
1918-1958 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.43 cubic feet (6 boxes)
Collection Number
02780
Summary
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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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.

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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.

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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.

Preferred Citation

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

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Preston T. McAvoy at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    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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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.
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