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Guide to the W.A. Bonser Collection, 1867-1919

 Collection
Identifier: B-44

Scope and Content

This collection contains various records about social groups and events, education and the South Side Congregational Church in Cheyenne in the latter part of the 1800s. Bonser was a religious man and acquired religious tracts, pamphlets and other related records.

Dates

  • 1867 - 1919

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Restrictions on Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection

Biography

W.A. Bonser lived most of his life in Cheyenne. Born in Denver in 1866, he and his family moved to Cheyenne about 1875. His father had previously worked for a short time at Fort Sanders in 1867 before moving to Denver.

Extent

1 cubic feet

Abstract

This collection contains various records about social groups and events, education and the South Side Congregational Church in Cheyenne in the latter part of the 1800s. Bonser was a religious man and acquired religious tracts, pamphlets and other related records.

Organization and Arrangement

The collection is divided into seven subgroups including: Books, Church Records-General, Church Records-Pamphlets, Financial Records, Miscellaneous Records, Legal Records, and School Records

Physical Location

Boxes 1 - 2, RR Shelf 857

Provenance/Source of Acquisition

B-44, transferred to Wyoming State Archives on February 5, 1920

General

Processed by:
Carl Hallberg
Date Completed:
January 6, 1998
Title
Guide to the W.A. Bonser Collection, 1867 - 1919
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Processed by Carl Hallberg
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826