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Frank J. Meyers papers, 1869-1965

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Meyers, Frank J.
Title
Frank J. Meyers papers
Dates
1869-1965 (inclusive)
Quantity
cubic ft. (21 boxes)
Collection Number
05195
Summary
Frank J. Meyers (1890-1973) was a photographer who lived in Rawlins, Wyoming. The collection contains prints and negatives created or copied by Meyers.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Frank J. Meyers (1890-1973) was a photographer who lived in Rawlins, Wyoming, where he had purchased the photography business of Hugh J. Rogner in 1923. Meyers ran the business for 50 years until his death. In 1945 he opened a summer studio in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where he developed scenic photographs into large photograph murals. He was a Grand Master of the Wyoming Masons and president of the Rocky Mountain Professional Photographers Association.

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Content Description

The collection contains approximately 900 negatives, all of which have been digitized and are accessible through hyperlinks below, as well as photographs and photograph albums. The images primarily depict Wyoming in the 1920s to 1960s, especially Rawlins, Parco, the Snowy Range, and Jackson Hole. In addition to photographs taken by Meyers, the collection includes negatives of historical photographs copied by Meyers, including images of Fort Fred Steele, Buffalo Bill, and Sherman Station. Also included are postcards and photographic equipment.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at https://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~17~17.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Frank J. Meyers at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Harold B. Meyers and Betty M. Miller, 1973-1978.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in April 2010. The finding aid was updated by D. Claudia Thompson in June 2014.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Photographers--Wyoming--20th century

Personal Names

Corporate Names

  • Rocky Mountain Professional Photographers Association

Geographical Names

  • Jackson Hole (Wyo.)--History--20th century
  • Parco (Wyo.)
  • Rawlins (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming--History, 1890-1918
  • Wyoming--History, 1919-1945
  • Wyoming--History, 1946-
  • Wyoming--History, To 1889

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photograph albums

Processed by D. Claudia Thompson
2010; 2014

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