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William Hard papers, 1903-1961
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hard, William, 1878-1962
- Title
- William Hard papers
- Dates
- 1903-1961 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.80 cubic ft. (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03786
- Summary
- William Hard was a journalist who wrote about social issues. This collection contains his professional papers.
- 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
William Hard began his career in journalism at the Chicago-Tribune and spent several years as a magazine editor before becoming a writer for the Saturday Evening Post. From 1900-1920, he was an advocate of progressivism and wrote articles about child labor, unsafe conditions in industry, industrial accidents, the status of modern women and other social issues.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
His collection contains biographical information about Hard; correspondence; publications concerning progressivism as well as various newspaper clippings by Hard; poems and short stories written by Hard; photographs; and other miscellaneous notes.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by William Hard at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Eleanor Lake in October 1971, December 1971, March 1972, May 1972, December 1972 and April 1973.
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
- American fiction -- 20th century
- American poetry -- 20th century
- Journalism -- United States -- 20th century
- Press and politics -- United States
- Progressivism (United States politics)
- Women in journalism -- United States
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Correspondence
- Photographs
- Poetry
- Scrapbooks
- Short stories
