George T. Beck Papers 1869-1968

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George T. Beck Papers 1869-1968

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George T. Beck came to Wyoming in 1879, and was a sheep rancher, oil land developer, businessman, and politician in the Cody, Wyoming area. The collection contains correspondence and diaries of the Beck family, a manuscript for George Beck's autobiography, correspondence, journals and record books relating to his many business ventures, and printed material relating to his political and business careers.

cubicft. (35 boxes)

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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