S.A. Guthrie papers, 1867-1938.

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S.A. Guthrie papers, 1867-1938.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/27966888

Collection contains materials relating to Guthrie's sheep business interests in Wyoming, including a cashbook (1888-1890), ledgers (1867-1881, 1873-1882, 1898-1900), a ledger (1909-1915) for the Rodney King Sheep Company, memorandum books (1887-1938), and a few legal documents. There are business letters including some from E.L. Jackson and wool merchant Charles J. Webb, and some personal letters from Guthrie family members. There are also letters to Rodney King, including some from the Wyoming Wool Growers Association and from Joe Le Fors concerning disputes between area cattlemen and sheepmen.

1.35 cubic ft. (3 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7251225

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Rodney King Sheep Company.

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Webb, Charles J.

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Jackson, E. L.

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Guthrie, S. A., (Silas Alman), 1847-1923.

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Guthrie, originally from Ohio, was in the sheep business in Wyoming for about thirty years. He came to Wyoming around 1880 and along with his brother, W.E. Guthrie, engaged in cattle and sheep business. In about 1899 Guthrie settled in Moorcroft, Wyoming, and raised sheep until his death in 1923. He was principal owner in the Empire Sheep Company (along with partner, E.L. Jackson) and the Rodney King Sheep Company. From the description of S.A. Guthrie papers, 1867-1938. (University o...

Empire Sheep Company (Wyo.)

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King, Rodney.

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Le Fors, Joe, 1865-1940

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Joe Le Fors (1865-1940) captured Tom Horn. He was also a pony express rider, freighter, U.S. Marshal, and detective for the Wyoming Wool Growers Association and various railroads. From the description of Papers, 1903-1953. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 27671528 ...

Wyoming Wool Growers Association

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The Wyoming Wool Growers Association was founded in 1905 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with the purpose of promoting the sheep industry in Wyoming. From the description of Wyoming Wool Growers Association records, 1918-1955. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 27965721 From the guide to the Wyoming Wool Growers Association records, 1918-1955, (Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.) ...