Howard B. Lott papers, 1888-1937
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lott, Howard B.
- Title
- Howard B. Lott papers
- Dates
- 1888-1937 (inclusive)18881937
- Quantity
- 1.00 cubic foot (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00694
- 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
Howard B. Lott lived in Buffalo, Wyoming. He was a son of Dr. John H. Lott and Ella B. Lott, early settlers in Buffalo.
Content Description
The collection includes letters to Howard B. Lott, printed materials and notes, all related to Lott's research on French fur trader F.A. Larocque and the trail used by early expeditions into the Powder River country. The collection also includes letters to Dr. John H. Lott and Ella B. Lott, a brand registration certificate from Johnson County, Wyoming, and miscellaneous legal, financial and personal papers. There is also the quarterly journal of the United States General Land Office in Buffalo, Wyoming, which records land sales for 1888-1901.
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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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container list)s to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Explorers -- West (U.S.)
- Fur trade -- West (U.S.)
- Land settlement -- Wyoming.
- Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Wyoming.
Personal Names
- Larocque, François Antoine.
- Lott, Ella B.
- Lott, John H.
Corporate Names
- United States. General Land Office.
Geographical Names
- Buffalo (Wyo.)
- Johnson County (Wyo.)
- Northwestern States -- Discovery and exploration.
- West (U.S.) -- Discovery and exploration.
Form or Genre Terms
- Journals.
- Land registers.
