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Stan Oliner Collection of Amateur Press Publications, 1903-1991
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Oliner, Stan.
- Title
- Stan Oliner Collection of Amateur Press Publications
- Dates
- 1903-1991 (inclusive)19031991
- Quantity
- 18 cubic feet (18 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 12531
- Summary
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Preliminary finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Stan Oliner was librarian for the National Amateur Press Association for more than thirty years. He collected many amateur press publications, including publications of the Lone Scouts of America and the Elbeetian Legion. The Lone Scouts was an organization for boys who were not able to join a Boy Scout troop. The Elbeetian Legion was organized by Charles Merlin to allow former Lone Scouts to stay connected through newsletters and conventions.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Oliner collection contains amateur press publications from members of the National Amateur Press Association, American Amateur Press Association, United Amateur Press Association, and others. There are also publications of the Lone Scouts of America and the Elbeetian Legion, as well as correspondence of Charles Merlin.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Amateur journalism -- 20th century.
- Lone Scouts -- United States.
Corporate Names
- American Amateur Press Association.
- Elbeetian Legion.
- Lone Scouts of America.
- National Amateur Press Association.
- United Amateur Press Association.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Merlin, Charles J.
