Guide to the University of Wyoming Records
Scope and Content
This collection includes University of Wyoming administraive records, student records, and minutes and correspondence of the University of Wyoming Building Commission.
These records make up only a very small portion of the material available for the University. Most of the archivial records of the University are maintained by the American Heritage Center on the University of Wyoming campus as a part of their university archives.
Dates
- 1886-1988
Creator
- University of Wyoming (Organization)
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
Established in 1886 and located in Laramie, the University of Wyoming is a land grant university and Wyoming's only public 4-year institution.
Since 1922, the University has operated a grade school used as a lab school for teacher training. Between 1922-1973, this program included a high school, often referred to as University Prep.
Extent
27 cubic feet
Abstract
Records of the University of Wyoming administration, University lab school, and University Building Commission.
Arrangement
Organized by record type. See container list for more information. Item level inventory available on-site.
Acquisition Information
Transferred from University of Wyoming.
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.
Separated Material
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Processing Information
Finding aid prepared in 2007 by Wyoming State Archive Staff. Updated as new material received. Encoded by Jessica Cosgrove in 2020.
Creator
- University of Wyoming (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the University of Wyoming Records, 1886-1988
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Wyoming State Archives Staff
- Date
- © 2020
- 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