Guide to the L.C. Bishop Collection

Collection

Identifier: H65-6

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection reflects L.C. Bishop's professional and recreational pursuits. The largest series is correspondence with, among others, Robert Carey, Paul Henderson, and Wyoming politicians, about his professional career and activities, trails and historic sites in Wyoming, the Oregon trail, the Wyoming Historical Society, the Wyoming Pioneer Society, and the development of the Pioneer Museum.

Dates

1877-1959
Majority of material found within 1926-1959

Creator

Bishop, L. C. (Loren Clark), 1885-1961 (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 Note

L.C. Bishop was a county surveyor, consulting engineer, and state engineer of Wyoming (1939-1957). A native of Wyoming, he enjoyed studying Wyoming trail history (particularly Oregon Trail) and archaeology and collecting Indian artifacts. He was a founding member of the Wyoming Pioneer Association, and later in life, an active member in the Wyoming Historical Society

Extent

1 cubic feet

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection reflects L.C. Bishop's professional and recreational pursuits

Arrangement

Alphabetical

Acquisition Information

Donated in 1965 by Mrs. L.C. Bishop.

Related Material

L.C. Bishop emigrant trail maps series, Wyoming State Archives.

H60-53, L.C. Bishop Collection, Wyoming State Archives.

H62-47, L.C. Bishop Collection, Wyoming State Archives.