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Richard S. Putney oral history, 2016-2017
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Putney, Richard S.
- Title
- Richard S. Putney oral history
- Dates
- 2016-2017 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 165 MB
- Collection Number
- 400094
- Summary
- Oral history interview with Richard S. Putney, a minister with the University of Wyoming campus ministry in the 1960s and 1970s, who was involved with the Black 14 protests, peace movements, civil rights demonstrations, and Vietnam War protests. Audrey Putney, his wife, also contributes.
- 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
Richard Putney was a minister with the United Common Ministry Church, part of the University of Wyoming campus ministry. He and his family were involved with several liberal movements in Laramie including but not limited to service to honor and mourn Martin Luther King Jr. after his assasination, the Black 14 protests, civil rights demonstrations, the peace movements, and Vietnam War protests. The Putney family included Reverend Richard S. Putney, his wife, Audrey Putney, and their two sons. Richard Putney and his family lived in Laramie in the 1960s and the 1970s.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains an oral history interview with Richard and Audrey Putney conducted by Irlanda Jacinto, University Archivist for the University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center. The interview topics include but are not limited to a memorial service for Martin Luther King Jr. after his assasination, the Black 14, peace movements, Vietnam War protests, civil rights demonstrations, gays in Wyoming, race relations, and the University of Wyoming. Also included in the collection are correspondence and material from the University of Wyoming Institutional Review Board for protections of human subjects research.
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, 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 Richard S. Putney at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was released by Richard Putney in 2018.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Krist Jessup in May 2019.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital | ahcdm_400094_001 | Oral History conducted by Irlanda Jacinto | January 27, 2017 |
| Digital | ahcdm_400094_001 | Correspondence | 2016-2017 |
| Digital | ahcdm_400094_001 | Institutional Review Board material | 2016 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Black 14 (Laramie, Wyo.)
- Civil rights demonstrations -- Wyoming -- Laramie.
- Gays -- Wyoming -- Laramie.
- Peace movements -- Wyoming -- Laramie.
- Political activists
- Religion
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming -- Race relations.
Geographical Names
- Laramie (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999.
Form or Genre Terms
- Oral histories (document genres)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Jacinto, Irlanda -- interviewer
- Putney, Audrey
Processed by Krist Jessup
2019
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
