Guide to the W.A. Bonser Collection, 1867-1919
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
- Bonser, William A., 1866-1940 (Person)
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
Creator
- Bonser, William A., 1866-1940 (Person)
- 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
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov