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Guide to the Tri-Territory Historic Site Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H67-186

Scope and Content

Two copies of a program for a "Ceremony of Dedication for the Tri-Territory Historic Site," September 24, 1967. See subject file for newspaper coverage.

Dates

  • 1967

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.

Historical Note

A monument was placed at the site, which marked the common boundary of the Louisiana Purchase, the Republic of Mexico, and Northwest (Oregon) Territory until 1848, when the region became part of the United States. The location is in Sweetwater County and the event was sponsored by area Kiwanis Clubs.

Extent

2 item

Abstract

Two copies of a program for a "Ceremony of Dedication for the Tri-Territory Historic Site," September 24, 1967.

Acquisition Information

Donated by the Kiwanis Club of Rock Springs in 1967.

Separated Material

Two photographs of the event trasnsferred to the WSA photograph collection.

Processing Information

Finding aid prepared in 2003 by Curtis Greubel

Title
Guide to the Tri-Territory Historic Site Collection, 1967
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Suzi Taylor
Date
2016
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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