Guide to the Lake DeSmet Ditch Company Collection
Scope and Content
The Lake DeSmet Ditch Company was organized in 1886 to provide irrigation water to landowners in Johnson County. In the 1970s, Texaco became a major shareholder and operator. An offshoot of the company is the Lake DeSmet Energy Company in 1996.
The collection contains various corporation records about the operation and management of the company and its property.
Dates
- 1886-2006
Creator
- Lake Desmet Ditch Company (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research though some record types may be restricted. See notes in the container list.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Extent
1.75 cubic feet
Abstract
The collection contains various corporation records about the operation and management of the company and its property..
Arrangement
Organized by record type. See container list for more information. Item level inventory available on-site.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Kathleen McPhee.
Existence and Location of Originals
Original records available at the Wyoming State Archives unless otherwise noted in the container list.
Alternate Formats Available
Selected records may be available on microfilm or digital. See container list for more information.
Processing Information
Finding aid prepared in 2018 by Wyoming State Archives Staff. Updated as new material received. Encoded by Erica Bennett in 2022.
Creator
- Lake Desmet Ditch Company (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Lake DeSmet Ditch Company Collection, 1886-2006
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Wyoming State Archives Staff
- Date
- © 2022
- 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
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov