Andrew J. Robertson papers, 1865-1963 (bulk 1865-1901).

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Andrew J. Robertson papers, 1865-1963 (bulk 1865-1901).

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Collection contains diaries regarding Robertson's travels in the West, his work on cattle drives and on the Bridle Bit Ranch (1869-1872, 1875, 1878-1886, 1888, 1901); transcripts of the diaries along with a biography of Robertson written by his son, J.L. Robertson in 1963; 15 letters from Sturgis, Goodell & Company regarding the operation of the ranch; foreman's account books (1873, 1885, 1887); charge accounts that Robertson held with Sturgis, Goodell & Company (1876-1885); miscellaneous maps; an account book for loans made in Broken Bow (1890); a U.S. Army dispatch box; and miscellaneous other materials.

.9 cubic ft. (2 boxes) + artifact.

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7249219

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Robertson, Andrew J., 1845-1918

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Robertson was born in Unionville, Illinois and served briefly in the Civil War as a member of the 8th Illinois Cavalry. After the war he returned to Illinois and eventually traveled to Helena, Montana to work in the gold fields and later worked on cattle drives in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Robertson came to Wyoming in 1873 and in 1878 became the foreman of th Bridle Bit Ranch, which was located in Laramie County, Wyoming and owned by Sturgis, Goodell & Company. In 1890 he moved to Brok...

Sturgis, Goodell & Co.

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Robertson, J. L. (James Louis), 1907-

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Union Cattle Company.

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