George D. Heald papers, 1892-1972
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Heald, George D.
- Title
- George D. Heald papers
- Dates
- 1892-1972 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- 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
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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
Historical Note
George D. Heald was a collector of Wyoming memorabilia and author of the book “Wyoming Flames of ’92.”
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).
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
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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
- 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
