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Grace Willard Papers, 1867-2008
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Willard, Grace, 1894-
- Title
- Grace Willard Papers
- Dates
- 1867-2008 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 8.38 cubic ft. (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 11742
- Summary
- Collection contains correspondence and other materials relating to Grace Willard's life in Wyoming, as well as travels in Jordan and Afghanistan.
- 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 and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Grace Madden married Harold S. Willard on August 12, 1924. Harold Willard joined the University of Wyoming faculty as an instructor in Animal Husbandry in 1922. The Willards lived on the University of Wyoming Stock Farm from 1931-1953, when Harold Willard took leave from the university to accept an appointment with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in their Point 4 Program in Amman, Jordan. From 1959-1961 the Willards were in Afghanistan. Grace Willard taught math in the high school organized for American and other foreign students. She also taught English as a second language to Afghanis.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains correspondence from Grace Willard relating to life in Jordan and Afghanistan and to travels by the Willards all over the world. Also included are appointment calendars, a personal notebook, books from India and Australia, a high school year book, memoir of W. D. Willard (Harold S. Willard's father) about his family's life in Minnesota, a small manuscript by Mrs. Willard about life on the UW Stock Farm, numerous slides, and a book written by Grace Willard which was compiled by their son, James.
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 Grace Willard at the date of accessioning.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe Grace Willard papers were donated to the American Heritage Center by James M. Willard in 2010.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Mary Ann Meyer in November 2010.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1-3, 5, 9 | Notebooks of personal correspondence | 1925-1990 |
| 1 | Correspondence | 1959-1969 |
| 3 | Appointment calendars | 1961, 1964-1968 |
| 3 | Personal notebook | 1962-1968 |
| 3-4 | Printed material | ca 1800, 1946-1961 |
| 3 | High School Year Book | 1912 |
| 3-4 | Files relating to Stock Farm, Willard Family, correspondence | 1950-1978 |
| 4 | Book written by Willard and compiled by son | 2008 |
| 3 | Memoir by W. D. Willard | 1867-1952 |
| 4 | Bank statements | 1955-1956 |
| 4 | Slides | 1974 |
| 6-8 | Cases of slides | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Afghanistan -- 20th Century
- Jordan -- 20th Century
- Wyoming -- History, 1919-1945-
Personal Names
- Willard, Harold S.
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming. Animal Husbandry Dept.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Willard, W.D.
Processed by Mary Ann Meyer.
2010
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