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William Bomar papers, 1898

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bomar, William
Title
William Bomar papers
Dates
1898 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.10 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
12912
Summary
William “Bill” Bomar was an Ambulance Service member in Sheridan, WY. This collection contains a bound copy of the “Preliminary Examination of Reservoir Sites in Wyoming and Colorado,” from 1898.
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

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

William “Bill” Bomar was an Ambulance Service member in Sheridan, WY. He served as ambulance service director.

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Content Description

This collection contains a bound copy of the “Preliminary Examination of Reservoir Sites in Wyoming and Colorado,” from 1898.

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Use of the Collection

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Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from William Bomar in October of 2023.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Brittany Heye in July of 2024.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by William Bomar at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Book: "Preliminary Examination of Reservoir Sites in Wyoming and Colorado" - Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting a letter from the Chief of Engineers, Together with a report from Captain Chittenden of a preliminary examination of certain reservoir sites in the states of Wyoming and Colorado.
    Dates: 1898
    Container: Box 1

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Subject Terms

  • Railroad engineering
  • Reservoirs -- Colorado
  • Reservoirs -- Wyoming
  • Water resources development -- West (U.S.)

Corporate Names

  • Colorado and Wyoming Railway Company
  • Union Pacific Railroad Company

Geographical Names

  • Colorado -- History -- 1876-1950
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
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