University of Wyoming. Buildings and Grounds collection, 1886-2020
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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 Note
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 Description
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 Collection
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 Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Series I. Campus - General Files
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Description: Announcements: U of W Ladies' Residence HallDates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder
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Buildings:, 1945
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Description: Bureau of MinesDates: 1945Container: Box 4, Folder
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Description: Gymnasium and ArmoryDates: 1923Container: Box 4, Folder
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Description: Liberal ArtsDates: 1935Container: Box 4, Folder
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Description: LibraryDates: 1922-1924Container: Box 4, Folder
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Description: Men's DormitoryDates: 1927Container: Box 4, Folder
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Description: Wyoming UnionDates: 1938Container: Box 4, Folder
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Dedications:
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Description: Laying of Cornerstones for Wyoming Hall, College of Education Building, College of Agriculture BuildingDates: 1949Container: Box 4, Folder
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Description: Wyoming UnionDates: 1940Container: Box 4, Folder
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Description: Markers and Inscriptions on the U.W. CampusDates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder
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Series II. Old Main
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Description: Old Main Furnishings (hinges, door knobs and locks)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder
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Series III. Wyoming Hall
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Wyoming Hall "Men's Dorm" time capsule:
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Description: 57th Annual Report of the President of the Board of Trustees of the University of WyomingDates: 1947-1948Container: Box 1
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Description: Abstract of the Annual Report- Dean of MenDates: 1947-1948Container: Box 1
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Description: "The Dude"- University of Wyoming HandbookDates: 1949Container: Box 1
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Description: "1949 Bulletin" - University of WyomingDates: April 1949Container: Box 1
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Description: Independent Students' Association- "Our Purpose"Dates: 1948-1949Container: Box 1
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Description: Interfraternity Council- Statement of PurposeDates: February 10, 1949Container: Box 1
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Description: Laying of Cornerstone of Wyoming HallDates: December 5, 1949Container: Box 1
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Description: NewspapersDates: December 1-3, 1949Container: Box 1
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Description: Office of the Dean of Men - Male Students, Fall Quarter, 1949-1950Dates: October 13, 1949Container: Box 1
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Description: Panhellenic CouncilDates: February 1949Container: Box 1
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Description: State of Wyoming BookletsDates: 1943-1949Container: Box 1
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Description: State of Wyoming PamphletsDates: 1947Container: Box 1
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Description: University of Wyoming BookletsDates: 1947-1949Container: Box 1
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Description: University of Wyoming Telephone DirectoryDates: 1949Container: Box 1
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Description: "The 1948 "W" Book"Dates: 1948Container: Box 1
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Description: Wyoming Highway MapDates: 1949Container: Box 1
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Description: Artifact: Wyoming Hall "Men's Dorm" time capsule lock boxDates: 1949Container: Box 2
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Description: Photographs: Wyoming HallDates: January 2020Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_300066_001-002
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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-
