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Guide to the Cosgriff Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: HC-35

Scope and Content

The collection consists of various personal and business records of Thomas and Rose Cosgriff and John A. Martin

Dates

  • 1895-1969

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.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas A. Cosgriff (1856-1915) was a prominent banker, cattleman, sheepman and businessman in Denver, Cheyenne, and Southern Wyoming. His commercial endeavors included the First National Bank of Cheyenne, the Cheyenne Electric Railway Company, and the Cheyenne Brick Company. Within the Cheyenne community, he was active in many social organizations, such as Elks, the Catholic Church, and Carnegie Library. In 1913, he married Rose A. Martin (1885-1975), daughter of John A. Martin. John A. Martin (1852-1934) served as a territorial sheriff, county commissioners, and city councilman, and was active in the Democratic Party. He managed the Wyoming Hardware Company store for nearly 40 years

Extent

3 cubic feet

Abstract

Personal and business records of Thomas Cosgriff, Rose Cosgriff, and John A. Martin

Arrangement

There are six series: I. General; II. Financial Records; III. Legal Records; IV. Land Records; V. Business Records; VI. Maps

Acquisition Information

Collection was donated by Lee Dickinson. Accession includes: H2021-24

Processing Information

Processed by Wyoming State Archives staff. Finding aid last updated in 2021. Encoded in 2022.

Title
Guide to the Cosgriff Family Collection
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Wyoming State Archives staff
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

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