Richard Trimble correspondence, 1880-1887
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Trimble, Richard
- Title
- Richard Trimble correspondence
- Dates
- 1880-1887 (inclusive)18801887
- Quantity
- .45 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 00399
- 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
A graduate of Harvard University in 1880, Richard Trimble engaged in ranching in Wyoming from approximately 1882-1887 before returning to New York and becoming an executive with several mining, steel and railroad companies.
Content Description
Collection consists of letters between Richard Trimble and his parents, Merritt and Mary Trimble in New York City from 1880-1887. The letters describe branding, cattle drives, cattle prices, and family events.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Richard Trimble at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationMaterial received from Margaret Trimble Pease in 1957 and 1959.
Processing Note
Processing InformationFinding aid encoded by Dinah Miles and D. Claudia Thompson in 2020.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: 26 letters from Richard Trimble to his mother and father,Dates: 1883-1887Container: Box 1
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Description: 60 letters from his mother and father to Richard Trimble,Dates: 1880-1887Container: Box 1
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Description: Photograph of Richard Trimble,Dates:Container: Vertical file, Folder B-T73r
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Description: Transcription of 3 letters to "Momie",Dates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Bill of Sale from Richard Trimble to Lowe Land and Cattle Company,Dates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Key to proper names in the Richard Trimble letters,Dates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Letter and transcription to "My dear little Dick" from Richard Trimble from "The King," Christmas week,Dates: 1926Container: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cattle -- Marking -- Wyoming.
- Cattle drives -- Wyoming.
- Cattle trade -- Wyoming.
- Ranches -- Wyoming.
Geographical Names
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