B. C. Buffum papers, 1891-1932 (bulk 1890-1914)

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B. C. Buffum papers, 1891-1932 (bulk 1890-1914)

The collection contains glass plate negatives depicting the University of Wyoming, agricultural experiments stations, crops, livestock, and exhibits. There are also images of President Theodore Roosevelt visiting Wyoming in 1903. In addition, the collection includes correspondence and printed material about emmer wheat, B.C. Buffum, and the Buffum family.

14.35 cubic ft. (46 boxes)

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University of Wyoming.

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