W.S. Ingham papers, 1887-1939
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ingham, W. S.
- Title
- W.S. Ingham papers
- Dates
- 1887-1939 (inclusive)18871939
1905-1917 (bulk)19051917 - Quantity
- 0.45 cubic ft. (1 document box)
- Collection Number
- 00113
- Summary
- The collection contains correspondence and other material relating to the Carnegie Public Library, minutes of the Laramie Literary Club, minutes of the Laramie Commercial Club, speeches and manuscripts of W.S. Ingham, and miscellaneous material regarding Laramie and Wyoming.
- 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
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical Note
William Stewart Ingham graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1898. In 1905 he was appointed to the position of librarian at the Carnegie Public Library, Laramie, Wyoming. He was also a member, and frequently secretary, of the Laramie Literary Club, a men’s organization modeled on the Young Men’s Literary Club of Cheyenne. He was a member of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees from 1911 to 1920 and a member of the Wyoming State Library Association in 1915.
Content Description
The collection contains correspondence and other material relating to the Carnegie Public Library, minutes of the Laramie Literary Club (1906-1916), minutes of the Laramie Commercial Club at the time it became the Laramie Chamber of Commerce, speeches and manuscripts of W.S. Ingham, notes and outlines of a series of lectures given by University of Wyoming President Clyde A. Duniway, correspondence regarding President Merica’s resignation from the university (1912), and miscellaneous material regarding Laramie and Wyoming.
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, W.S. Ingham papers, 1887-1939, Collection Number 00113, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by W.S. Ingham at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe collection was received from the Carnegie Public Library, April 10, 1949.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D.C. Thompson in June 2000.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Carey, Joseph M. (Gov.)Dates: 1912Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Carnegie Public Library: History and petitionsDates: 1887, undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Carnegie Public Library – Application LettersDates: 1888, 1905Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Carnegie Public Library – Book listsDates: 1939, undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Carnegie Public Library – Carnegie Medallion and Library FurnishingsDates: 1905Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Carnegie Public Library – General CorrespondenceDates: 1905-1917Container: Box 1, Folders 6-7
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Description: Cheyenne: Teacher Salary Schedule; Capitol Avenue Theatre programDates: 1912, undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Civic Association of Laramie: ConstitutionDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Episcopal Church, Laramie: CorrespondenceDates: 1914Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Laramie: Programs and petitionDates: 1911, 1914Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Laramie Commercial Club/Laramie Chamber of Commerce: Minutes, etc.Dates: 1909-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Laramie Literary Club: Membership and minutesDates: 1906-1916Container: Box 1, Folders 13-23
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Description: Laramie Literary Club: Rules and miscellaneousDates: circa 1906-circa 1916Container: Box 1, Folder 24
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Description: Manuscript: Shanton, ThomasDates: 1913Container: Box 1, Folder 25
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Description: Manuscript: Story of the Trevet Basin, Wyoming (two different versions)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 26
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Description: Manuscript: Wergeland, AgnesDates: 1916Container: Box 1, Folder 27
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Description: Manuscript: untitled (Memories of Laramie)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 28
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Description: News Clippings: Lockhart, CarolineDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 29
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Description: Photographs: Larry Fee; President Merica with faculty; Greybull, Wyoming; unidentified group, circa 1880sDates: circa 1880s-circa 1910Container: Box 1, Folder 30
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Description: Poetry: by W.S. Ingham and othersDates: 1913, undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 31
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Description: Speech for Laramie Literary Club: New Books Worth WhileDates: 1913Container: Box 1, Folder 32
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Description: Speech for High School: Reference BooksDates: 1910Container: Box 1, Folder 33
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Description: University of Wyoming – Board of Trustees: President Merica’s resignationDates: 1912Container: Box 1, Folder 34
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Description: University of Wyoming – Duniway InaugurationDates: 1913Container: Box 1, Folder 35
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Description: University of Wyoming – Duniway Lectures on American Revolution: given at Carnegie Public Library; includes lecture notes, outlinesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 36
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Description: University of Wyoming – Invitations, Programs, etc.Dates: 1909-1917Container: Box 1, Folder 37
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Description: Waterloo Gold Mines (California) Map: drawn by W.S. Ingham; Cala-Wyoming Mining and Development CompanyDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 38
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Description: Wyoming State Library Association, includes photographsDates: 1915Container: Box 1, Folder 39
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming--History.
Geographical Names
- Laramie (Wyo.)
- Wyoming--History--1890-1918.
- Wyoming--History--1919-1945.
Occupations
- Librarians.
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Carnegie Public Library (Albany County, Wyo.)
- Laramie Commercial Club.
- Laramie Literary Club (Laramie, Wyo.)
