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Guide to the W.A. Richards Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H82-61

Scope and Content

Items of note include a letter from Alonzo V. Richards to his parents about the assasination of President Abraham Lincoln and the funeral procession in which A.V. took part.

Dates

  • 1865-1909

Creator

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

In 1912, Richards traveled to Australia to visit long time friend Elwood Mead and died soon after arrival of a heartattack. He was brought back to Cheyenne for burial in the family plot.

Extent

4 cubic feet

Arrangement

Chronological. Item level inventory available on-site.

Alternate Formats Available

Material in this collection may be available in alternative

Related Material

RG0001.14, Governor William A. Richards Papers, Wyoming State Archives.

H63-86, Alice Richards McCreery Collection, Wyoming State Archives.

William A. Richards Family Papers, 1870-1965, Collection Number 00118, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Processing Information

Processed prior to 2005.

Title
Guide to the W.A. Richards Collection, 1865-1909
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Suzi Taylor
Date
© 2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Repository Details

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

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