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George D. Heald papers, 1892-1972

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Heald, George D.
Title
George D. Heald papers
Dates
1892-1972 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.00 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Collection Number
03044
Summary
George D. Heald was a collector and historian. This collection includes his professional papers.
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

George D. Heald was a collector of Wyoming memorabilia and author of the book “Wyoming Flames of ’92.”

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Content Description

This collection contains two copies of Heald’s book “Wyoming Flames of ’92: Official Communications during the Johnson County Cattle War”; a scrapbook of telegrams between Senator Francis E. Warren and the Secretary of War Stephen B. Elkins over action taken at Fort McKinney during the Johnson County War (1892); letters from Heald to friends while on a trip to central and eastern parts of the U.S. (1969); and a photograph of summer school in Moorcroft, Wyoming (1923).

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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 George D. Heald at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from George B. Heald on August 1972, August 1974 and June 1969.

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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

  • Cattle stealing -- Wyoming
  • Cattle trade -- Wyoming
  • Frontier and pioneer life -- Wyoming
  • Johnson County War, 1892
  • Travel -- United States

Personal Names

  • Elkins, Stephen B. (Stephen Benton), 1841-1911
  • Warren, Francis E. (Francis Emroy), 1844-1929

Geographical Names

  • Johnson County (Wyo.)
  • Moorcroft (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Photographs
  • Scrapbooks
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