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Leonard F. Thornton papers, 1922-1964
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thornton, Leonard F., 1882-1966.
- Title
- Leonard F. Thornton papers
- Dates
- 1922-1964 (inclusive)19221964
- Quantity
- 2.00 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03287
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Leonard F. Thornton (1882-1966), was born in Loveland, Colorado, and came to Thermopolis, Wyoming, in 1912. He was appointed to the Wyoming Natural Resources Board in 1935 and also served on the Yellowstone River Compact Commission and the Upper Colorado River Commission.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains correspondence dealing with water and conservation projects in Wyoming, 1922-1964; and subject files with correspondence, maps and newspaper clippings on the Upper Colorado River Commission, the Yellowstone River Compact Commission and the Wyoming Natural Resources Board, 1924-1964.
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
- Conservation of natural resources -- West (U.S.)
- Water resources development -- West (U.S.)
Corporate Names
- Upper Colorado River Commission.
- Wyoming Natural Resource Board.
- Yellowstone River Compact Commission.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
Occupations
- Conservationists.
