Guide to the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Collection
Scope and Content
Promotional literature about agricultural, commercial and business opportunities in Wyoming. Much of the collection consists of publications from the land department of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
Many of the pamphlets include photographs taken by J.E. Stimson of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Dates
- 1910-1923
Creator
- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company (Organization)
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.
Historical Note
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad operated in the central United States as a part of the Burlington Route with lines in southeastern and northern Wyoming. The rail lines shipped agricultural products and carried passengers. Because of these interests, the company promoted agricultural growth and development as well as tourism along their route.
Extent
1 file folder
Abstract
Promotional literature about agricultural, commercial and business opportunities in Wyoming. Much of the collection consists of publications from the land department of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
Arrangement
Alphabetical
Acquisition Information
Donated in 1957 by Val Kuska, Agricultural Development Agent, Burlington Route, just prior to his retirement.
Separated Material
P72-79, Val Kuska Photograph Collection, Wyoming State Archives.
Processing Information
Finding aid prepared in 1999 by Carl Hallberg
- Agricultural education
- Agriculture
- Bighorn Basin (Mont. and Wyo.)
- Cheyenne (Wyo.)
- Dry farming.
- Emigration and immigration--Wyoming
- Homesteading--Wyoming
- Hot Springs State Park (Wyo.)
- Irrigation
- Oregon National Historic Trail
- Powell (Wyo.)
- Railroad stations
- Railroads--Wyoming
- Tourism
- Yellowstone National Park
Creator
- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Collection, 1910-1923
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Suzi Taylor
- Date
- © 2021
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- 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
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov