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Guide to the Trefren Family History/American Gold Star Mothers Collection

 Collection — Box: 692
Identifier: H2002-111

Scope and Content

Trefren family history: Copy of narrative written by Berniece Trefren Farris beginning with the dates of birth of her parents, Charles and Myrtle Thorne Trefren, and continuing with the family’s farming efforts in Laramie County. The narrative describes family life and various events. Copies of photographs of family members and locations are included. The narrative closes with brief information about the Trefren children and their families

American Gold Star Mothers: Records of Cheyenne chapter of organization of women who had lost sons in war. Their primary goal was medical aid for disabled veterans. They also supported memorial observances and met socially. One scrapbook includes a list of 1946 members, minutes of meetings through January 1947, newspaper clippings, and photographs. The second volume includes organization bulletins and correspondence, June 1946 – March 1948, and statements for national dues owed by the chapter for the years 1948 and 1949

Dates

  • 1946-1981, to 1994

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

1 folder

Abstract

Farris family history information. American Gold Star Mothers scrapbooks

Arrangement

None

Acquisition Information

Collection was donated in 2002

Processing Information

Processed by Curtis Greubel. Finding aid last updated in 2002. Encoded in 2022.

Title
Guide to the Trefren Family History/American Gold Star Mothers Collection
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Curtis Greubel
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

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826