Frances Elizabeth Strayer Hanson papers, 1921-1986
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hanson, Frances Elizabeth Strayer.
- Title
- Frances Elizabeth Strayer Hanson papers
- Dates
- 1921-1986 (inclusive)19211986
- Quantity
- 0.55 cubic feet (4 containers)
- Collection Number
- 09289
- Summary
- 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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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Frances Elizabeth Strayer Hanson was an amateur genealogist, Wyoming history enthusiast, and free-lance writer. Hanson was born in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1937 and grew up in Mills, Wyoming. She started writing in high school and went on to work for three newspapers. Hanson was the author of two works: "A History of Elk Mountain School, Elk Mountain, Carbon County, Wyoming, 1880-1962" (1979) and "Strayer Roots: From Germany, to Pennsylvania, and Points West, 1749-1980: The Genealogy and Kinealogy of Samuel Strayer and Mary Rebecca Gruber" (1986). She also wrote the lyrics for "Wyoming Love Song".
Content Description
Collection concerns Hanson's interest in Wyoming history and Strayer family genealogy. It contains clippings, correspondence, and notes concerning her historical work and genealogical research. It also contains copies of "A History of Elk Mountain School, Elk Mountain, Carbon County, Wyoming, 1880-1962" and "Strayer Roots: From Germany, to Pennsylvania, and Points West, 1749-1980: The Genealogy and Kinealogy of Samuel Strayer and Mary Rebecca Gruber". A poster of "Wyoming Love Song" is in the collection as well.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Schools -- Wyoming.
Personal Names
- Strayer, Samuel V.
Corporate Names
- Elk Mountain School.
Family Names
- Strayer family.
Geographical Names
- Elk Mountain (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 19th century.
- Wyoming -- History -- 20th century.
