Guide to the Ernest A. Logan Collection

Collection

Identifier: C-1311

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Personal, social, legal and business records of Ernest A. Logan

Dates

1869-1907

Creator

Logan, E. A. (Ernest Alfred), 1858-1944 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Biographical Note

Earnest Alfred (E.A.) Logan was born in Dixon, Illinois on October 21, 1857, to Hill and Elizabeth Logan. The Logans moved to Cheyenne in 1871, living for a time at Camp Carlin before homesteading east of town near the present day Holliday Park. E.A. operated the Logan Book and Curio Shop in Cheyenne for many years.

In 1893, E.A. married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Walker in Cheyenne. Lizzie was born July 10, 1858 in County Armagh, Ireland. She and her sister emigrated to America in 1871 and settled in Cheyenne where they opened a dressmaking and millinery business before Lizzie got married.

Extent

.5 cubic feet

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains personal, social, legal and business records of Ernest A. Logan

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in alphabetical order.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Dr. William E. Logan in 1944.

Related Material

There are no other known collections by Ernest A. Logan known at the writing of this finding aid.

Separated Material

Photographs were transferred to the photo section of the Wyoming State Archives and artifacts were transferred to the Wyoming State Museum collection.