University of Wyoming
A.A. (Abraham Archibald) Anderson (1847-1940) was an artist of international reputation when he came to Wyoming and founded the Palette Ranch on the Greybull River. He was influential in persuading Pres. Theodore Roosevelt to create the Yellowstone Forest Reserve (later renamed the Shoshone National Forest) and became its first superintendant on July 1, 1902. In 1933 Anderson published his autobiography, "Experiences and Impressions."
The collection contains photocopies of articles, letters, newspaper clippings and memoranda. The correspondence consists of 11 items spanning the years 1902 to 1937. The articles are regarding forest reserves, art and general opinion, most of them authored by A.A. Anderson. The other items are biographical in nature.
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
There are no known other archival collections created by A. A. Anderson at the date of processing.
Finding aid available in repository.
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
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