The Collection
Artifacts & Archives
Browse our growing catalog of pioneer artifacts, historical photographs, and archival documents.
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Sidon Canal Construction Tools
Hand tools used in the construction of the 37-mile Sidon Canal, which brought water from the Shoshone River to Cowley beginning in 1900.
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Early Cowley Documents & Records
Historical records and documents from Cowley's earliest days, preserving the stories of the founding families.
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Big Horn Academy Construction, 1916
Photograph showing the construction of the stone Big Horn Academy building, with the old Relief Society Building visible to the right.
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1922 State Championship Basketball Team
Photograph of Cowley's 1922 Wyoming State Championship Basketball Team from the Big Horn Academy.
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The Explorer Party, 1900
Group photograph of the original exploring party sent to find a suitable location for the colony, including George H. Taggart, Byron Sessions, and Abraham O. Woodruff.
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Log Gym Banquet, 1940
Cowley townsfolk gather for a banquet in the iconic log gym, constructed in 1935. The building hosted basketball contests and served as a community gathering place.
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Cowley Veterans Roster
List of veterans from Cowley who served during the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II.
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Cowley Newspaper Clippings
News articles from local papers documenting events, milestones, and everyday life in Cowley over the decades.
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Original Cowley Elementary School, 1910
Photograph of the original elementary school built in 1910, which also served as the first home of the Big Horn Academy.
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Pioneer Homestead Artifacts
Household items and personal belongings from Cowley's founding families, including items from the Baird, Graham, Taggart, and Simmons families.
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Portrait of Matthias F. Cowley
Portrait of Matthias F. Cowley (1858–1940), member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, for whom the town was named.
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Obituaries & Memorabilia
Photographs, obituaries, news articles, and memorabilia honoring the lives of Cowley residents past and present.
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We're always looking for photographs, documents, and artifacts related to Cowley's history. If you have items you'd like to donate or share, we'd love to hear from you.
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