Guide to the Edith LaPash Thompson Collection

Collection — Box: 705

Identifier: H2008-54

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Records pertaining to Edith Thompson’s private musical kindergarten classes in Cheyenne, purportedly the first private kindergarten in the city. Ms. Thompson taught for 30 years. The collection includes an enrollment record, 1929 - 1960, and a scrapbook with information about former students, ca. 1944 – 1989. Also included are excerpts from Edith Thompson’s autobiography

Dates

1929-1989

Creator

Thompson, Edith LaPash, 1897-1993 (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, 2 folders

Additional Description

Abstract

Enrollment record of private kindergarten, 1929-1960, and teacher’s scrapbook featuring former students.

Arrangement

Entries in both volumes are alphabetical

Acquisition Information

Collection was donated in 2008

Related Materials

Related photographs in Historical Photograph Collection, P2008-41: Edith Thompson’s parents’ wedding photograph, 1896; Edith Thompson; Five photographs of kindergarten classes