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University of Wyoming. Buildings and Grounds collection, 1886-2020
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Wyoming
- Title
- University of Wyoming. Buildings and Grounds collection
- Dates
- 1886-2020 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.23 cubic ft. (4 boxes) + 1.96 GB
- Collection Number
- 300066
- Summary
- This collection contains documentation regarding the history of the University of Wyoming buildings and grounds.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The University of Wyoming is a land grant university in Laramie, Wyoming, founded in 1886. Construction of the first building, Old Main, began in 1886 and the university opened its doors to the first students in September 1887.
Wyoming Hall: Wyoming Hall’s construction was completed in 1951 and was located on the Northeast side of the University of Wyoming campus. It was first designed as a dormitory to help combat the influx of veterans seeking attendance after World War II. It was originally proposed as the dormitory for UW athletes, but its distance from the sports centers made it a less then popular choice for athletes. In 1959 it served as an overflow building after the construction of Hill and Crane Halls. In the early 1980s, Wyoming Hall became the home of the University’s ROTC program. Wyoming Hall has also housed many university offices, including UW Transit and UW Financial Services, until it was slated for demolition in 2019 to build a new residence hall. Wyoming Hall was demolished in 2021.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains documents from a time capsule found in the 1949 Wyoming Hall cornerstone and photographs of Wyoming Hall taken in 2020.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. Campus - General FilesReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
4 |
Announcements: U of W Ladies' Residence Hall |
undated | |
Buildings: |
1945 | ||
Box | Folder | ||
4 | Bureau of Mines |
1945 | |
4 | Gymnasium and Armory |
1923 | |
4 | Liberal Arts |
1935 | |
4 | Library |
1922-1924 | |
4 | Men's Dormitory |
1927 | |
4 | Wyoming Union |
1938 | |
Dedications: |
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Box | Folder | ||
4 | Laying of Cornerstones for Wyoming Hall, College of Education Building, College of Agriculture Building |
1949 | |
4 | Wyoming Union |
1940 | |
Box | Folder | ||
4 | Markers and Inscriptions on the U.W. Campus |
undated |
Series II. Old MainReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
3 | Old Main Furnishings (hinges, door knobs and locks) |
undated |
Series III. Wyoming HallReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | ||
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Wyoming Hall "Men's Dorm" time capsule: |
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Box | |||
1 | 57th Annual Report of the President of the Board of Trustees of the University of Wyoming |
1947-1948 | |
1 | Abstract of the Annual Report- Dean of Men |
1947-1948 | |
1 | "The Dude"- University of Wyoming Handbook |
1949 | |
1 | "1949 Bulletin" - University of Wyoming |
April 1949 | |
1 | Independent Students' Association- "Our Purpose" |
1948-1949 | |
1 | Interfraternity Council- Statement of Purpose |
February 10, 1949 | |
1 | Laying of Cornerstone of Wyoming Hall |
December 5, 1949 | |
1 | Newspapers |
December 1-3, 1949 | |
1 | Office of the Dean of Men - Male Students, Fall Quarter, 1949-1950 |
October 13, 1949 | |
1 | Panhellenic Council |
February 1949 | |
1 | State of Wyoming Booklets |
1943-1949 | |
1 | State of Wyoming Pamphlets |
1947 | |
1 | University of Wyoming Booklets |
1947-1949 | |
1 | University of Wyoming Telephone Directory |
1949 | |
1 | "The 1948 "W" Book" |
1948 | |
1 | Wyoming Highway Map |
1949 | |
2 | Artifact: Wyoming Hall "Men's Dorm" time capsule lock box |
1949 | |
Box | Folder | ||
Digital | ahcdm_300066_001 | Photographs: Wyoming Hall |
January 2020 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College buildings -- Wyoming.
- College campuses -- Wyoming.
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming -- Buildings -- History.
Geographical Names
- Laramie (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999.
- Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889-