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)
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
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
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.

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Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Gregory M. Nickerson at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Gregory M. Nickerson in 2012.

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top

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Description

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