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By Richard Garner
Collection Overview
Title: Orman Family Papers, 1818-1985
Primary Creator: Catherine Orman Castille, Ferderick Bradley Orman,III, Mary Nell Orman Barringer
Extent: 49.0 Boxes
Arrangement:
The records are arranged into five series, as follows:
Series 1: Scrapbooks
Series 2: Diaries
Series 3: Publications
Series 4: Artifacts
Series 5: Delicate and Damaged
Series 6: Reference Materials
Subjects: Colorado State University-Pueblo -- History, Ella Catherine Matty Orman, Frederick Bradley Orman, Sir, Governor Alva Adams, Governor James B. Orman, Joseph H. Matty, Nellie Martin Orman, Orman Family Collections, Pueblo (Colo.) -- History -- 20th century
Forms of Material: Photographs
Languages: English
Abstract
The Orman family have been well-known donors of historical items to the Colorado State University of Pueblo Archives and Special Collections over the years. Most notably the Orman Collection of Native American Artifacts, 600-1930 which houses two hundred various artifacts. They include Navajo rugs, Pueblo pottery, and a group of Jicarilla and Western Apache baskets. The Orman family also assembled a collection of diaries and scrapbooks filled with a variety of photographs and documents. Some of these documents date to the 1800s. The diaries can be dated back to the year 1916. These line-of-day diaries documented not only family matters, but social and political issues of the time. The Orman Family Papers had been accumulating for generations. They include information on the activities of various family members and individuals ranging from former Colorado Governor James B. Orman to Ella Matty Orman. The papers even include activities of former Colorado Governor Alva Adams.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The collection consists of family scrapbooks, diaries, photographs and rare books. It also includes various government publications. These records extensively document various family matters and travels as well as social and political issues of the time. This collection ranges in dates from 1818-1985.
Biographical Note
The Orman family (former Colorado Governor James B. Orman) have been well-known donors of historical items to the Colorado State University of Pueblo Archives and Special Collections. Most notably the Orman Native American Artifacts Collection which houses five hundred various artifacts.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Colorado State University-Pueblo Library
Access Restrictions:
There are no access restrictions on this collection. Note: The "Orman Master Scrapbook Log_4-30-22.xls" is an electronic file (Excel) that is a cross-reference tool for accessing the descriptons of items located within the 98 scrapbooks of the Orman Family Papers. Please see the University Archivist to request access to this cross-reference tool.
Use Restrictions:
Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues.
Related Materials:
Orman Collection of Native American Artifacts, 600-1930 For more information please see https://csupueblo.libraryhost.com/index.php?p=collections/controlcard&id=59&q=orman.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
[
Series 1: Scrapbooks, 1818-1985],
[
Series 2: Diaries, 1916-1968],
[
Series 3: Publications, 1881-1962],
[
Series 4: Artifacts, No Dates],
[Series 5: Delicate and Damaged, 1902-1947],
[
Series 6: Reference Materials],
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All]
- Series 5: Delicate and Damaged, 1902-1947
- These additional scrapbooks were found in a warehouse in Shreveport Louisiana 2021; new owners of the warehouse were cleaning out the complex of any items left behind. The scrapbooks have suffered water damage and are extremely delicate. Please, exercise caution when handling these items (i.e., use gloves and if necessary a face mask). The scrapbooks contains photographs and documents that are likewise extremely delicate and damaged. These scrapbooks were part of a second donation in the Spring of 2022 by the Cathy Orman Castille family.
- Box 45
- Item 1: Scrapbook 124: (no label), 1921-1923
- Nell Orman Chandler scrapbook found by Susie Orman Stinson in Shreveport Louisiana.
- Box 46
- Item 1: Scrapbook 125: The Baby's Biography, 1902-1921
- Nell Orman's childhood records and photos.
- Box 47
- Item 1: Scrapbook 126: Snaps, 1947
- Photographs kept by Nell Orman Chandler.
- Box 48
- Item 1: Scrapbook 127: Photographs, 1902-1936
- Portraits of Nell Orman Chandler from birth to adulthood.
Browse by Series:
[
Series 1: Scrapbooks, 1818-1985],
[
Series 2: Diaries, 1916-1968],
[
Series 3: Publications, 1881-1962],
[
Series 4: Artifacts, No Dates],
[Series 5: Delicate and Damaged, 1902-1947],
[
Series 6: Reference Materials],
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All]
