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Gregory M. Nickerson's Big Horn Oral History Interviews, 2008-2010
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nickerson, Gregory M.
- Title
- Gregory M. Nickerson's Big Horn Oral History Interviews
- Dates
- 2008-2010 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 19 MP3 files + 1 Word file + 1 folder
- Collection Number
- 12532
- Summary
- Oral histories of residents of Big Horn, Wyoming, mainly discussing agriculture and community life.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Gregory M. Nickerson completed his MA thesis, "Mountains, Hayfields, Houses: From Small Farms to Subdivisions in Big Horn, Wyoming, 1918-2008" for the University of Wyoming History Department in April 2010. The thesis centered on Nickerson's neighbors, particularly farmer Harry Olson, and the changes in agricultural and community life around Big Horn, Wyoming, in the 20th century. As a part of his research, Nickerson conducted oral history interviews with residents of Big Horn.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Gregory M. Nickerson Big Horn oral history interviews consist of MP3 audio files of the interviews Nickerson conducted with Harry Olson and other residents of the Big Horn, Wyoming, area. Also included in the collection is a draft copy of Nickerson's thesis with information about the people interviewed.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Community life -- Wyoming --Sheridan County -- 20th century
- Farm life -- Wyoming --Sheridan County -- 20th century
- Agriculture -- Wyoming --Sheridan County -- 20th century
Personal Names
- Olson, Harry, 1918-2008
Geographical Names
- Big Horn (Wyo.)
- Sheridan County (wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History, 1919-1945
- Wyoming -- History, 1946-
Form or Genre Terms
- Oral histories
