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Edward W. Nolan papers, 1867-1936
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nolan, Edward W., 1939-
- Title
- Edward W. Nolan papers
- Dates
- 1867-1936 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 108.60 cubic ft. (106 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03371
- Summary
- Edward W. Nolan was a librarian, archivist, and rare photograph collector. Collection contains ephemera, collectibles, photographs from industries in the Pacific Northwest and western and southwestern United States.
- 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
Edward W. Nolan (1939-) was a librarian, archivist, and rare photograph collector. He earned his history and library science degrees from the University of Oregon and went on to author various books about the history of the Pacific Northwest. Nolan worked in positions related to special collections at the Museum of History and Industry, Lane County Historical Museum, the Montana Historical Society, the Eastern Washington State Historical Society, and the Washington State Historical Society.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains booklets, travelogs, business directories, catalogs, correspondence, maps, newspaper-brochures, photographs, postcards, advertisements, subject files, railroad timetables, and miscellaneous promotional materials related to people and industries in the Pacific Northwest and western and southwestern United States.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
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
Acquisition Information
This material was purchased from Edward W. Nolan in September 1970.
Processing Note
Related Materials
Edward W. Nolan Photograph Collection, circa 1870-1920, MS005, Archives and Special Collections, Central Washinton University.
Edward W. Nolan papers, bulk 1962-1970, BANC MSS 87/9, Bancroft Library, University of California Berkeley.
Nolan Northern Pacific Railroad collection, BANC MSS 69/7, 71/112, and P-B 220, Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
InventoriesReturn to Top
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 106 boxes.
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box | |
| 1-106 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cattle trade.
- Churches.
- Labor unions.
- Mines and mineral resources.
- Railroads.
- Ranches.
- Rodeos.
- Universities and colleges.
