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Guide to the Newspaper History Collection

 Collection — Box: 690
Identifier: H2003-81

Scope and Content

1916 letter from the editor of the Cheyenne State Leader to the Director of the Department of Journalism at New York University concerning early newspapers in Cheyenne and Laramie, with brief notes about the first printing of Bill Barlow’s Budget in Douglas in 1886, and of the South Pass News in 1868

1933 letter from the publisher of the Torrington Telegram to the Wyoming State Library regarding the history of the Telegram. An enclosure lists the first date of publication (October 1, 1907), and ownership history

Both letters were in response to inquiries

Dates

  • 1916, 1933

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

Letters concerning the history of newspapers in Cheyenne, Laramie, and Torrington

Arrangement

Chronological

Acquisition Information

Collection was donated prior to 2003

Processing Information

Processed by Curtis Greubel. Finding aid last updated in 2003. Encoded in 2022.

Title
Guide to the Newspaper History 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