Guide to the Durbin Family Collection
Scope and Content
This collection contains various records reflecting the interests and activities of the family. Most are personal and scholastic records of Edward Durbin (1884-1935), a son who had a penchant for writing poetry. Portions of a scrapbook and several individual records document the work of the Methodist Church in Wyoming
Dates
- 1878-1916
Creator
- Durbin, Thomas F., 1847-1936 (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.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Durbin (1847-1936) was a prominent sheep and cattle rancher in Laramie County. From 1870 to 1890, he and a brother managed Durbin Land and Cattle Company. Thomas helped organize the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, served as bailiff of the State Supreme Court, and was active in the Methodist Church and several masonic lodges. In 1873, he married Harriet Johnson (1853-1940). They had four children, three of whom died in infancy
Extent
.5 cubic foot + 4 volumes
Abstract
Collection of Durbin family documents reflecting their interests and activities
Arrangement
There are seven series: I. General Records; II. Durbin Land and Cattle Company; III. Family Records; IV. Fraternal Records; V. Methodist Church; VI. Poems; VII. Publications
Acquisition Information
Collection was donated by Thomas F. Durbin, Charles Kepler. Previous accessions include: B-192, B-598, B-621, H81-19
Processing Information
Processed by Wyoming State Archives staff. Finding aid last updated in 2021. Encoded in 2022.
Creator
- Durbin, Thomas F., 1847-1936 (Person)
- Durbin, Edward, 1884-1935 (Person)
- Durbin Family (Family)
- Title
- Guide to the Durbin 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
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov