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Roderick N. Matson papers, 1887-1932

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Matson, Roderick N. (Roderick Nathaniel), 1871-1933.
Title
Roderick N. Matson papers
Dates
1887-1932 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
00183
Summary
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

Roderick Nathanial Matson (1871-1933), practiced law in New York State before moving to Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1901, where he practiced in partnership with T. Blake Kennedy until 1906. From 1906 to 1913, he was judge for the First Judicial District of Wyoming. In 1913, he rejoined Matson & Kennedy and in 1928, became senior partner of the law firm of Matson & Swainson. He was active in Republican party politics. He died in Cheyenne in 1933.

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Content Description

The collection includes speeches given to various groups, including 31 for the Young Men's Literary Club; 38 memorial addresses done for the Wyoming Bar Association and the Elks Lodge; essays (1887-1893); trip notes (1926-1930); and miscellaneous materials.

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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 Roderick N. Matson at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The collection was received from Mrs. Alice M. Matson in 1951 and 1966.

Processing Note

Processing Information

Encoded by Sarah Kesterson and Alexandra Cardin, April and October 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Speeches, addresses, etc.

Corporate Names

  • Elks (Fraternal order). Lodge No. 660 (Cheyenne, Wyo.)
  • Wyoming State Bar Association.
  • Young Men's Literary Club of Cheyenne.

Geographical Names

  • Cheyenne (Wyo.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Essays.
  • Speeches.

Occupations

  • Lawyers.


2013

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