Guide to the Robert Spurrier Ellison Collection

Collection

Identifier: H69-28

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection represents the people and topics that Ellison found interesting. Among the correspondents are H.C. Bretney, John Hunton, A.B. Ostrander, and Agnes Wright Spring. Topics include Platte River Bridge Battle, Fort Laramie, pioneer reminiscences and Wyoming historical writings.

Dates

1904-1936

Creator

Ellison, R. S. (Robert Spurrier), 1875-1945 (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

Ellison, an executive with the Midwest Refining Company, was an afficiando of Wyoming history. He was a collector of artifacts and books and author of several books and articles dealing with Wyoming history topics. In the 1920s and 1930s he was a member of the Historical Landmarks Commission, which, among other things, saw the purchase and preservation of Fort Laramie.

Extent

1 cubic feet

Additional Description

Abstract

Arrangement

Alphabetical

Acquisition Information

Received from Jack Miller in 1969.

Related Material

MSS 0495. Robert Spurrier Ellison Records, 1796-1966, Pikes Peak Library District.

Other institutions with Robert S. Ellison collections include the Denver Public Library, Indiana University’s Lilly Library, and Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library.