Art Comments, undated
Scope and Content
The Carrigen Family Collection consists primarily of correspondence but also various other records about his life, social activities of his family, social life in Casper, and the personal life of his daughter, Eleanor (1922-). Of particular interest are correspondence and records during Carrigen’s time in the Army during World War One, cultural activities in Casper, the Crimson Dawn museum and Neal Forsling on Casper Mountain, the social life of Eleanor Carrigen, and the initial work of the Spring Builders of America.
The book A View From Center Street by Mark Junge documents Carrigen’s life and photography. This collection contains Junge’s research notes and correspondence about writing and publishing the book.
Dates
- 1893-2006
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 13 cubic feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Carrigen Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Carrigen, Tom, 1896-1967 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Carrigen, Eleanor Jean, 1922-2007 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov