Guide to the Lovina Swaim Johnson Robson Collection
Scope and Content
Transcription of diary of Lovina Swaim Johnson Robson, 1890 – 1987, Lost Cabin and Lysite resident. Entries cover the years 1912 to 1982, though entries for later years are sparse. Events prior to 1912 are referenced
The Swaim family came to Wyoming in 1899. Ms. Robson served as postmaster at Lysite for 42 years. The family was also involved in sheep ranching. Diary entries cover events in Ms. Robson’s life, family, travels (including a 1913 trip to Yellowstone National Park), family genealogy, beliefs, and comments and reports on events in the world
Dates
- 1912-1982
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
Transcription of diary of Lovina Swaim Johnson Robson, 1912 – 1982
Arrangement
Chronological
Acquisition Information
Collection was donated in 2004
Processing Information
Processed by Curtis Greubel. Finding aid last updated in 2004. Encoded in 2022.
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Lovina Swaim Johnson Robson 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
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov