Guide to the Francis E. Brammar Collection
Scope and Content
This collection consists of diaries, undated letters and a couple newspaper articles. Only a small portion of the diaries are in the traditional format. Most of the entries are undated, do not reflect the dates printed in the booklets and are random thoughts and short essays about personal events and feelings. He often re-used older diaries.
Dates
- 1918-1981
Creator
- Brammar, Francis S., 1900-1986 (Person)
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.
Historical Note
Francis E. Brammer was born on April 23, 1900 in Wadsworth, Nevada. At the age of 10, he and his mother moved to Cheyenne. He graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1919 and attended photography school in Chicago. While en route to California in 1926, he stopped in Cheyenne but ended up staying. In 1932 he was hired as a photographer for the Wyoming State Tribune and remained with the paper for the next 50 years. He is best remembered for photographing every facet of Cheyenne society. His photographic collection was donated to the State of Wyoming. Brammer died in April 1986.
Extent
0.30 cubic feet
Abstract
This collection consists of diaries, undated letters and a couple newspaper articles.
Arrangement
Organized by record type. See container list for more information. Item level inventory available on-site.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Melanie Adams.
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 2017 by Wyoming State Archives Staff. Updated as new material received. Encoded by Erica Bennett in 2022.
Creator
- Brammar, Francis S., 1900-1986 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Francis E. Brammar Collection, 1918-1981
- 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