Arthur Ternan Papers, 1903-1907
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ternan, Arthur.
- Title
- Arthur Ternan Papers
- Dates
- 1903-1907 (inclusive)19031907
- Quantity
- 0.35 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 11388
- 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
Arthur Gore Breffney Ternan was born to British parents and proved to be a child with difficulties in learning. In 1903 his parents sent him to live with Carleton Fisher Skaratt in Wyoming near Laramie, as an unpaid student/worker. He did well and acquired his own ranch on the North Laramie River. He was engaged to Hattie Gillespie, when he was struck by lightning and killed. Thurman Arnold from Laramie, Wyoming discovered his body.
Content Description
The collection contains a biography of Arthur Ternan written by Clare Church, his grand niece. The unpublished biography is entitled, "Arthur Ternan (1884-1907): 'the cowboy of Wyoming'" (March 2004). Also included are letters and transcripts between Ternan and his parents, Colonel and Mrs. Ternan in India, and, his sister, Kathleen Ternan, written between 1903 and 1907. A CD with 34 images of photographs taken by Ternan, 1903-1907, as well as negatives of the same and prints from the negatives are included.
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
- British Americans -- West (U.S.)
- Ranch life -- Wyoming -- History.
- Ranching -- Wyoming.
Personal Names
- Arnold, Thurman Wesley, 1891-1969.
- Gillespie, Hattie.
Geographical Names
- Laramie (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Church, Clare -- Arthur Ternan (1884-1907): the cowboy of Wyoming.
