Sidford F. Hamp papers, circa 1866-1972
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hamp, Sidford F. (Sidford Frederick), 1855-1919
- Title
- Sidford F. Hamp papers
- Dates
- circa 1866-1972 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
1872-1917 (bulk)Date of CollectionDate of Collection - Quantity
- 1.00 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03102
- Summary
- Sidford F. Hamp came to the United States in 1872 to join the Hayden Geological Survey as an assistant cartographer. The collection contains material on the Hayden 1872 Survey, biographical material, and writings of Sidford F. Hamp.
- 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
Sidford F. Hamp was born in Liverpool, England, March 10, 1855. At the age of seventeen he went to the United States and obtained a place with the Hayden Geological Survey through the influence of his uncle, William Blackmore. Hamp traveled with the 1872 expedition for six months, visiting the area which would become Yellowstone National Park, before returning to England. Blackmore and his wife also accompanied the expedition. In 1877, Hamp's mother and four siblings moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, for health reasons, where Sidford F. Hamp later joined them. He married Josephine Cable on November 11, 1899. Hamp authored a number of books for the youth market, short stories, plays, and opera librettos, many set in Colorado. He died September 3, 1919.
Content Description
The Sidford F. Hamp papers focus on his travels at the age of seventeen with the Hayden Geological Survey which he accompanied as a member of Stevenson's division in the capacity of assistant topographer. Hamp kept a diary and wrote letters back to his mother from May, 1872 when he left England, until November, 1872, when he returned. Hamp later emigrated to the United States and settled in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the second part of the collection deals with the novels and other works of fiction which he created during this time, many of them set in Colorado. The collection also contains a small amount of biographical material and photographs of Sidford F. Hamp and William Blackmore. Also included are photographs taken by William Henry Jackson during the Hayden Expedition.>
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, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Sidford F. Hamp at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe Sidford F. Hamp papers were donated to the American Heritage Center by Hamp's daughter, Margaret S.H. Sand, with the cooperation of her sister, Frances Park, and brother, Edward H. Hamp in several shipments from 1969 to 1972.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in September 1998 and updated by D. Claudia Thompson in November 2016.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I. Hayden Survey Material
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1872Container: Box 1, Folder 1-3
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Description: DiaryDates: 1872Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Memoir, "In Geyser Land"Dates: circa 1897Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Photographs of Members of the U.S. Geological Survey by W.H. JacksonDates: circa 1872Container: Box 2 (oversize)
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Description: Photograph of Grand Teton by W.H. JacksonDates: circa 1872Container: Box 2 (oversize)
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Description: Photograph of Great Falls of the Yellowstone by W.H. JacksonDates: circa 1872Container: Box 2 (oversize)
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Description: Photographs of Salt Lake City and Unidentified Mounted Prints by C.R. SavageDates: circa 1872Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Series II. Writings of Sidford F. Hamp
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Sub-series 1. Books
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Description: "The Boys of Crawford's Basin"Dates: 1907Container: Box 1, Item 7
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Description: "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen"Dates: 1906Container: Box 1, Item 8
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Description: "The Trail of the Badger"Dates: 1908Container: Box 1, Item 9
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Description: "Treasure of Mushroom Rock"Dates: 1899Container: Box 1, Item 10
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Description: Book Reviews-- Photocopies of clippings glued inside booksDates: 1899-1908Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Publishing ContractsDates: 1906-1917Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Sub-series 2. Other Writings
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Description: "Beggars of the Sea"Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: "Below Zero, or a Trip to the Top of the World" (comic opera), printed and boundDates: 1894Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: "Great Grandmother's Napkin Ring" (short story)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: "Honest Baron, or the The Fatal Hairpin" (play)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: "Papooses of Pike's Peak" (play for children)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 17
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Series III. Biographical and Miscellaneous Material
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Description: Sir William Blackmore-- News Clippings, Including Death of Lady Blackmore, and PhotographDates: 1872, undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: Nell Hamp--Letter to Frank and Hubert, from BrusselsDates: 1922Container: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: Sidford F. Hamp and Family--News Clippings and PhotographsDates: ca. 1866-1972Container: Box 1, Folder 20
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.).
Geographical Names
- Wyoming--History--To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Authors.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hamp Family.
- Hamp, Sidford F. ( Sidford Frederick), 1855-1919--Trail of the badger.
- Hamp, Sidford F. (Sidford Frederick), 1855-1919 --Boys of Crawford's Basin.
- Hamp, Sidford F. (Sidford Frederick), 1855-1919--Treasure of mushroom rock.
