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Guide to the James Van Allen Carter Collection

 Collection — Box: 479
Identifier: H81-39

Scope and Content

Scope and Content: Carter family members were pioneers of the Fort Bridger area. Within this collection are records about family genealogy, social life and correspondence from family members about western opportunities, family activities and life in Fort Bridger. The collection also contains four file folders of newspaper clippings, greeting cards, pamphlets and notes about homemaking hints, stories, religious articles, family members, social events, and Lexington, Missouri.

Dates

  • 1836-1960

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.

Extent

.25 cubic feet

Abstract

Fort Bridger's Carter family history, activities and papers

Arrangement

Alphabetical

Acquisition Information

Collection donated prior to 1981

Processing Information

Processed by Carl Hallberg. Finding aid last updated in 1999. Encoded in 2022.

Title
Guide to the James Van Allen Carter Collection
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Carl Hallberg
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

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