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Edward A. Ackerman papers, 1934-1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ackerman, Edward A. (Edward Augustus), 1911-1973
Title
Edward A. Ackerman papers
Dates
1934-1973 (inclusive)
Quantity
55.23 cubic ft. (86 boxes)
Collection Number
05363
Summary
Contains materials on natural resources, water resources, and environment and conservation issues that Ackerman addressed in various committee and consulting work.
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
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Historical Note

Edward Augustus Ackerman (1911-1973), was a geographer and water resources authority. He earned a Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1939 and was a professor at Harvard from 1940-1948. Ackerman served as a technical advisor on natural resources to U.S. occupational forces in Japan from 1946- 1948 and then was a professor at the University of Chicago from 1948-1955. From 1952-1954 he served as assistant general manager of the Tennessee Valley Authority and became director of water resources program of Resources for the Future from 1954-1958. Ackerman then became director of the Carnegie Institution from 1958-1973. He also served as a trustee of the Washington Center for Metropolitan Studies from 1964-1969. Ackerman served on several committees and panels pertaining to natural resources, population growth, and environment and conservation issues.

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Content Description

This collection contains materials relating to Ackerman’s work in natural resources, including his work on committees, task forces, and consulting. Much of this material consists of reports and correspondence on environment, water, and land issues throughout the U.S, Japan, Brazil, and Puerto Rico. The collection also contains Ackerman’s publications, speeches, and professional conference papers; correspondence; material from conferences and professional organizations; reports and secondary material; and miscellaneous office files containing photos, correspondence, and research.

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Use of the Collection

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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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into six series according to type of material.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Edward Ackerman at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Mrs. Adrienne Ackerman in 1973.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Laura Uglean Jackson in November 2010.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Conservation of natural resources.
  • Natural resources
  • Water resources development -- Japan.
  • Water resources development -- United States.

Corporate Names

  • Development and Resources Corporation
  • Tennessee Valley Authority.
  • Washington Center for Metropolitan Studies.
  • Maryland. State Planning Commission
  • Potomac Planning Task Force
  • Travelers Research Center
  • Travelers Research Corporation

Geographical Names

  • Missouri River
  • Everglades (Fla.)
  • Japan -- History -- Allied occupation, 1945-1952.
  • Puerto Rico
  • United States -- Population
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