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Benjamin F. Davis papers, 1854-1955

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Davis, Benjamin F.
Title
Benjamin F. Davis papers
Dates
1854-1955 (inclusive)
1884-1955 (bulk)
Quantity
9.81 cubic feet (16 boxes) + oversize artifacts
Collection Number
00484
Summary
Documents, photographs, and artifacts of a Wyoming and Colorado veterinarian and livestock association official, who collected western memorabilia.
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.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Partial finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Benjamin F. Davis (1878-1957) was a livestock veterinarian and cattlemen's association official in the American West during the twentieth century. Born in Fort Scott, Kansas, Davis earned his veterinary degree from Kansas City Veterinarian College in 1907. From 1911 to 1922, he served as Wyoming State Veterinarian. During the 1930s, he served as the assistant to the chief of the U.S. Agricultural Adjustment Administration's Cattle and Sheep Section in Denver, Colorado. In addition to his work as a veterinarian, he served as executive secretary of the Colorado Stockgrowers Association from 1923 to 1949.

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Content Description

Collection contains Benjamin F. Davis' correspondence (personal and business) and Davis' files concerning the Colorado Stockgrowers Association (which contains correspondence, legal documents, financial documents, notes, and printed materials). Collection also contains Davis' notebooks, personal subject files (which contain correspondence, clippings, legal documents, financial documents, notes, and printed materials), and a scrapbook created by Davis concerning his tenure as the Wyoming State Veterinarian. Photographs (including images of Davis and his family, cattle industry colleagues, cattle industry scenes, and scenes of the American West), clippings, a few books, and artifacts are in this collection as well.

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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 Benjamin F. Davis at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The collection was bequeathed to the American Heritage Center by Benjamin F. Davis in 1957.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Andrew Worth October, 2013

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Cattle trade -- Colorado -- 20th century.
  • Cattle trade -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
  • Ranchers -- Colorado -- 20th century.
  • Ranchers -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
  • Veterinarians -- Colorado -- 20th century.
  • Veterinarians -- Wyoming -- 20th century.

Corporate Names

  • Colorado Stockgrowers Association.
  • Wyoming. Office of the State Veterinarian.

Geographical Names

  • Colorado -- History -- 1876-1950.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.

Processed by Andrew Worth
2013

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