J. Fred and Rose Toman papers, 1907-1975

Papers consist of family and other correspondence (1914-1975); diaries (1907-1969); financial records, legal documents, subject files, writings, and miscellany.

The correspondence consists primarily of letters to Rose Toman from her parents George and Alice Marsh, her sisters Nina Bostrom and Etta Hull, her brothers Murat and Walton Marsh, and the siblings' children. There are also letters between Fred Toman and childhood friends from Nebraska, business associates, and political figures. In addition, there is a letter (1947) from F. H. Sinclair of Sheridan, Wyoming, concerning the origins of various Lakota words and names; and a letter (1975) to Gene Gressley, University of Wyoming, concerning Toman's father James R. Toman and his photography business.

The diaries for 1908-1916 are only typed transcripts. The remainder of the diaries (1917-1975) are either handwritten originals, with typed transcripts, or typewritten originals. There is also a typed transcript of James R. Toman's diaries (1907-1908, 1912)

There are financial accounts (1908-1974) for Toman's personal expenses and income; and for the Toman and Baukema ranch business (1951-1965). These have been separated from the typed transcripts and from the typed originals for ease of use. The handwritten diaries still contain the accounts as Toman kept them in the back of each book.

There are legal documents including miscellaneous papers concerning Alice Marsh's estate and Noah Walton Marsh's Estate (1930, 1949) and the sale of the Toman and Baukema Ranch (1975). There are also subject files on a variety of topics; miscellany; and clippings.

Finally there are manuscripts of several articles and books written by Toman, including "My Early Years in York, Nebraska" (1966, 1972); "A Nebraska Boy Goes West" (1957); "Powder River Congregational Church : a History, the First 50 Years" (1969); "The Years Slip By" (two undated versions); and numerous shorter pieces.