Papers, 1809-1947 (bulk 1890-1936).

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Papers, 1809-1947 (bulk 1890-1936).

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Hebard was a noted western historian, University of Wyoming professor, librarian, and trustee. Born in Clinton, Iowa, she recieved a B.S. degree form the University of Iowa in 1882 for civil engineering and came to Wyoming to work as a draftsman in the U.S. Surveyor's Office in Cheyenne from 1882-1891. In 1885 she recieved an M.A. from the University of Iowa and a Ph. D. from Illinois Wesleyan in 1893. In 1891 the governor of Wyoming appointed her as a trustee for the University of Wyoming, a postion she held until 1903 and additionally served as the trustee secretary. Hebard served as University librarian from 1908-1919 and head of the University's Political Economy department from 1908 unitl her retirement in 1931. An avid historian, Hebard conducted extensive research on Wyoming, the American West, and American Indians. She authored more than fourteen books, including "The History of Government of Wyoming," "How Women Suffrage came to Wyoming," "Washakie," "Sacajawea," and "The Pony Express." She was also active in marking, preserving, and commemorating historical sites and places along the Oregon Trail and Fort Laramie.

31 cubic ft. (68 boxes) + 2 folders.

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Wister, Owen, 1860-1938

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Hebard, Grace Raymond, 1861-1936

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Grace Raymond Hebard taught and served as librarian at the University of Wyoming. From the description of Marking the old Oregon trail in Wyoming, ca. 1915. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 31912428 Collection materials relating to Hebard's career as University of Wyoming professor, librarian, and western historian. Collection includes subject files containing correspondence, manuscripts, transcripts and printed materials concerning places an...

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