William H. Andrews papers, 1832-1926
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Andrews, William H. (William Henry), 1842-1919
- Title
- William H. Andrews papers
- Dates
- 1832-1926 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.80 cubic ft. (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 04561
- Summary
- William Henry Andrews (1842-1919) served as a Republican representative for the United States House of Representatives for the State of Pennsylvania from 1889 to 1893. Collection contains correspondence, financial records, subject files, a scrapbook, a stock portfolio, pamphlets, political campaign material, photographs, and other miscellaneous material.
- 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
William Henry Andrews (1842-1919) served as a Republican representative for the United States House of Representatives for the State of Pennsylvania from 1889 to 1893. Andrews also served as a delegate for New Mexico Territory. Upon leaving Congress, Andrews moved to Sierra County, New Mexico and managed a gold mine. He later re-entered politics in Albuquerque and was reelected to Congress in 1905. One of Andrews’ major accomplishments was his work with earning statehood for New Mexico. Andrews was also associated with the Standard Oil Company of Indiana.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence and telegrams; financial records; subject files with political information; miscellaneous material, including handwritten papers, calling cards, and requests for railroad passes; speeches; a scrapbook of newspaper clippings that cover Andrews’ political career and current events between 1878 and 1924; a stock portfolio; miscellaneous newspaper clippings and newspapers; pamphlets and campaign material; and five photographs of people camping.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
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 for 4 boxes.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-4
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Petroleum.
- Politicians.
- Politics.
Corporate Names
- Standard Oil Company.
Geographical Names
- New Mexico.
- Pennsylvania.
