Guide to the John Chaplin Collection
Scope and Content
The bulk of the collection consists of invoices for purchases, doctor bills, and utility bills for John Chaplin and family dating from 1886 to 1942. A few of the later records pertain to the Ralph and Charlotte Smith family, such as a World War II “Basic Mileage Ration” coupon book and a folder of miscellaneous items
Dates
- 1883-1942
Creator
- Chaplin, John, 1853-1919 (Person)
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 foot
Abstract
Records pertaining to John Chaplin, early Laramie County resident
Arrangement
Invoices, etc. are in chronological order
Acquisition Information
Collection was donated in 2008
Separated Materials
Removed for oversize filing:
Map of Wyoming, 1883 (Holt)
Map of Wyoming Development Company and region, 1886
Map of Wyoming, 1900 (U.S.D.I. - General Land Office)
Map of Cheyenne, 1911
Processing Information
Processed by Curtis Greubel. Finding aid last updated in 2008. Encoded in 2022.
Creator
- Chaplin, John, 1853-1919 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the John Chaplin 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