W. E. Chaplin papers, 1920-1948
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Chaplin, W. E. (William Edwards), 1860-1948.
- Title
- W. E. Chaplin papers
- Dates
- 1920-1948 (inclusive)1920-19481920-1948
- Quantity
- .20 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 10596
- Summary
- The W.E. Chaplin papers contains a xerox copy of his manuscript for A Lifetime in Wyoming and two pieces of correspondance, an obituary, and other excerpts of Chaplin's writing.
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Chaplin was born in Nebraska in 1860 and moved with his family to Laramie, Wyoming, in 1873. He soon began working in the newspaper plant of the Laramie Independent. In 1881 he was one of the original stockholders of the Boomerang. He retained interest in the Boomerang until 1890 and, when it was sold in, he founded the Laramie Republican, which he edited the until 1920. Chaplin was one of the members of the Wyoming Constitutional Convention in 1889 and was Secretary of State of Wyoming from 1919 to 1923.
Content Description
Collection contains a photocopy of a manuscript written by Chaplin entitled A Lifetime in Wyoming, reminiscing about his work in Laramie and the owners and editors of the various newspapers. Also included are: an obituary of W.E. Chaplin from the Laramie Republican-Boomerang dated January 8, 1948, two letters written to Margaret L. Prine regarding Merris C. Barrow from 1946 and 1947, and photocopies of excerpts from the writings of Chaplin.
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
Location of Originals
Location of OriginalsThe donor retains possession of the original manuscript which is photocopied in this collection.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by W. E. Chaplin at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Chaplin Collins in 1967 and the Laramie Plains Museum 2016.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in November 1998 and updated by Michael W. Harris in June 2017.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Manuscript: "A Lifetime in Wyoming" (xerox copy in safe)Dates: 1920Container: Box 1
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Description: Manuscript: "A Lifetime in Wyoming" (use copy)Dates: 1920Container: Box 2
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Description: Correspondance, Obituary, and Writing ExcerptsDates: 1947-1948Container: Box 2
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Journalism -- Wyoming -- Laramie.
- Newspapers -- Wyoming -- Laramie.
Personal Names
- Barlow, Bill, 1857-1910
Geographical Names
- Laramie (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Reminisciences.
Occupations
- Newspaper editors.
Titles within the Collection
- Boomerang (Laramie, Wyo.)
- Laramie Independent (Laramie, Wyo.)
- Laramie Republican (Laramie, Wyo.)
