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R. E. (Ralph Edwin) McWhinnie papers, 1887-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McWhinnie, R. E. (Ralph Edwin), 1898-1995
Title
R. E. (Ralph Edwin) McWhinnie papers
Dates
1887-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
106.18 cubic ft. (115 boxes)
Collection Number
400054
Summary
Contains materials documenting the history of the University of Wyoming and Registrar's Office. Also contains materials from McWhinnie's professional life and involvement in the Rotary Club.
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

R.E. McWhinnie (1898-1995) was a longtime University of Wyoming official between the 1920s and 1960s. McWhinnie was born in Douglas, Wyoming and educated at the University of Wyoming (B.A. 1920) and Stanford University (M.A. 1935). He enjoyed a long and illustrious career at the University of Wyoming, serving as Registrar and Director of Admissions (1920-1963), Administrative Consultant (1963-1965), and Archives Consultant (1965-1968). In addition to his everyday duties, he also served as the first director for the Men's Residence Hall (1928) and Catalog and Bulletin Editor (1920-1963). In 1981 the Men's Residence Hall was renamed McWhinnie Hall in honor of him. After his retirement, McWhinnie did extensive research on the history of the University of Wyoming and wrote the book, "The Good Ol' Years at the University of Wyoming". He was also an active member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), and the Rotary Club.

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Content Description

The core of this collection documents the history of the University of Wyoming. Included are subject files on people, issues, topics, departments, and colleges that McWhinnie compiled after retiring. Additionally there are artifacts, audio tapes, correspondence, pamphlets, artifacts, photographs, student scrapbooks, and office files documenting alumni reunions, the Registrar's office, student life, and other aspects of the University. Publications such as yearbooks, catalog/Bulletin, athletics brochures, and the annual Statistical Summary contain a wealth of historical information about UW.

In addition, there are records documenting McWhinnie's involvement with the Rotary Club, church, fraternities, reunions, and AACRAO. His personal materials such as correspondence and scrapbooks also reflect his decades of involvement with the University. Also included are files of newspaper clippings and other materiasl compiled by McWhinnie documenting people, places, and issues in Wyoming and throughout the world.

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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

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by R.E. McWhinnie at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Ralph McWhinnie (multiple donations 1972-1993); E.J. Haines (1996); UW Coe Library (1998-1999); UW Publications Office (1999); UW President's Office (2000); and Mary E. King (2006), and Norma E. Reiners in 2020.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Laura Jackson, June 2011. Updated by Alexandra Cardin in July 2022.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Class reunions.
  • College admission officers -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
  • College registrars -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
  • Editors -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
  • Universities and colleges -- Admission -- Wyoming.
  • Universities and colleges -- Curricula -- Catalogs.

Corporate Names

  • Sigma Nu
  • University of Wyoming -- History.
  • University of Wyoming. -- Office of Admissions and Records.
  • University of Wyoming.-- Office of the Registrar.
  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
  • University of Wyoming. -- Alumni and alumnae.

Geographical Names

  • Laramie (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-

Processed by Laura Jackson
2011

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