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Orman Family Papers

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Scrapbooks

Diaries

Publications

Artifacts

Delicate and Damaged

Reference Materials



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Orman Family Papers, 1818-1985 | Colorado State University-Pueblo Library

By Richard Garner

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Collection Overview

Title: Orman Family Papers, 1818-1985Add to your cart.

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

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

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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Series 5: Delicate and Damaged, 1902-1947Add to your cart.
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 45Add to your cart.
Item 1: Scrapbook 124: (no label), 1921-1923Add to your cart.
Nell Orman Chandler scrapbook found by Susie Orman Stinson in Shreveport Louisiana.
Box 46Add to your cart.
Item 1: Scrapbook 125: The Baby's Biography, 1902-1921Add to your cart.
Nell Orman's childhood records and photos.
Box 47Add to your cart.
Item 1: Scrapbook 126: Snaps, 1947Add to your cart.
Photographs kept by Nell Orman Chandler.
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Item 1: Scrapbook 127: Photographs, 1902-1936Add to your cart.
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],
[All]


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