Ronald Perry Walker Papers, 2000-2019
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Book: "By the Rasping in My Lungs Something Evil This Way Comes" by. R. Perry Walker (2 copies), 2019
- Manuscript draft: "By the Rasping in My Lungs Something Evil This Way Comes: Memoirs of an Independent Air Quality Field Researcher and Activist in Sublette County, Wyoming" by R. Perry Walker (unpublished draft), 2017
- Research data and records regarding field research in the Sublette County gas fields (USB drive), 2000-2017
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Walker, Ronald Perry
- Title
- Ronald Perry Walker Papers
- Dates
- 2000-2019 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .25 cubic ft. (1 box) + 18.3 GB
- Collection Number
- 12688
- Summary
- Ronald Perry Walker was a physicist nuclear engineer and environmentalist. Collection contains his manuscript, research regarding air quality in the Sublette County gas fields of Wyoming, and published book titled "By the Rasping in My Lungs Something Evil This Way Comes".
- 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 Note
Ronald Perry Walker was a physicist nuclear engineer and environmentalist. Walker received his Bachelor of Science in physics from the University of Wyoming (1968) and his Master of Science in nuclear reactor engineering from the University of Lowell in Massachusetts (1980). Walker became an Air Force officer specializing in directed energy, infrared, nuclear effects on space-based optics, civil nuclear power, and aerospace industrial technology until his retirement in 1989. He then became an independent air quality researcher conducting work in the Sublette County gas fields of Wyoming.
Content Description
Collection contains Walker’s book and unpublished draft titled “By the Rasping in My Lungs Something Evil This Way Comes: Memoirs of an Independent Air Quality Researcher and Activist in Sublette County, Wyoming” and his research data and records regarding 10 years of field research in the Sublette County gas fields.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Ronald Perry Walker at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Ronald Perry Walker from 2017-2019.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in April 2018 and updated in June 2021.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Book: "By the Rasping in My Lungs Something Evil This Way Comes" by. R. Perry Walker (2 copies)Dates: 2019Container: Box 1
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Description: Manuscript draft: "By the Rasping in My Lungs Something Evil This Way Comes: Memoirs of an Independent Air Quality Field Researcher and Activist in Sublette County, Wyoming" by R. Perry Walker (unpublished draft)Dates: 2017Container: Box 1
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Description: Research data and records regarding field research in the Sublette County gas fields (USB drive)Dates: 2000-2017Container: Box 1, ahcdm_12688_001
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Air quality -- Wyoming -- Sublette County
- Gas fields -- Environmental aspects -- Wyoming -- Sublette County
- Mines and mineral resources -- Wyoming
Geographical Names
- Sublette County (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
