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Walt Bailey papers, 1951-1982
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bailey, Walt
- Title
- Walt Bailey papers
- Dates
- 1951-1982 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .25 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 02635
- Summary
- The collection contains Walt Bailey's accounts of mountain climbing in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico as well as a register from the summit of Pilot Peak (Wyoming).
- 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
Walt Bailey was a chemistry professor and founder of the “Wyoming Mountaineers” climbing club at Casper College. He passed away in 1958 from high altitude pulmonary edema while climbing Alpamayo in Peru. Since his passing there has been a mountain (Walt Bailey Peak in the Wyoming Wind River Range) and a trail (Walt Bailey Memorial Route on Devil’s Tower) named in his honor.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Walt Bailey papers contain fifteen small spiral notebooks used by Walt Bailey to record his experiences while mountain climbing in Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico, (1951-1957). In addition, there are also two undated typed accounts of climbs, and a register from the summit of Pilot Peak (Wyoming) with entries dating from 1955-1982.
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
Arrangement
The collection has been fully processed, and items have been arranged chronologically when appropriate.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Walt Bailey at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Jim Bailey in 1968 and Ray Jacquot in 2008.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Matthew Francis in October, 2008.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Climbing journals | 1951. |
| 1 | 2 | Climbing journals | 1952. |
| 1 | 3 | Climbing journals | 1953. |
| 1 | 4 | Climbing journals | 1956 |
| 1 | 5 | Climbing Journal | 1957. |
| 1 | 6 | Typed climbing accounts | undated. |
| 1 | 7 | Pilot Peak register | 1955-1982. |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mountaineering--Colorado.
- Mountaineering--New Mexico.
- Mountaineering--Wyoming.
- Rock climbing--Wyoming.
Geographical Names
- Devils Tower National Monument (Wyo.).
- Grand Teton (Wyo.).
- Longs Peak (Colo.).
- Shiprock (N.M.).
- Wind River Range (Wyo.).
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
Occupations
- Mountaineers.
Processed by Matthew Francis
2008
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