Guide to the Fred and Ina Harcelroad Collection

Collection — Box: 729

Identifier: HC-6

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Much of the collection consists of correspondence from Fred to Ina from 1917 to 1918 when he was on US Geological Survey crew in northern Wyoming. A few letters from 1918 are from Colorado Springs where he was sent for military training. In his letters, he occasionally wrote in German and shorthand. There are transcriptions of these letters.

Dates

1915-1979

Creator

Harcleroad, Fred (Fred Farley), 1896-1945 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research though some record types may be restricted. See notes in the container list.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Historical Note

Fred Harcleroad (1896-1945) was a resident of Cheyenne. He worked for Boeing Air Transport, the US Postal Service, the US Geological Survey, and United Airlines, was drafted in World War I and was a member of the Methodist Church. On February 12, 1918, he married Ina Livermore (1898-1974) of Basin, Wyoming, and they had four children. Fred died in 1945 in Cheyenne. After his death, Ina moved the family to California. Her youngest son, Ned, died in 1950 and was buried in Cheyenne. Ina worked as a stenographer for the City of La Mesa. She died in 1974 and was buried in Cheyenne.

Extent

0.8 cubic feet

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, military records, newspaper articles, photographs, programs, and various personal records from family members.

Arrangement

Alphabetical

Acquisition Information

Donated in 2018. Previously assigned H2018-16. Includes H2020-5

Existence and Location of Originals

Original records available at the Wyoming State Archives unless otherwise noted in the container list.

Alternate Formats Available

Selected records may be available on microfilm or digital. See container list for more information.

Related Material

The Stephen L. and Enid Stover papers, 1956–2013 are housed at the Kansas State University Archives. Enid was the daughter of Ina and Fred Harcleroad.