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Garfield Merner papers, 1882-1972
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Merner, Garfield.
- Title
- Garfield Merner papers
- Dates
- 1882-1972 (inclusive)18821972
- Quantity
- 3.2 cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 04854
- 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
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Garfield David Merner (1882-1972) was a businessman and philanthropist. He was vice-president and general manager of William R. Warner & Co. St. Louis Laboratories from 1908-1920. Merner was a founder and vice-president of Merner Lumber Company from 1923-1928 and a member of the board of directors of Garfield, Inc., both in Palo Alto, California. He was associated with the American National Red Cross in both World War I and II, and was its director of supply services for the Pacific area from 1943-1944. He was a trustee of the American Foundation for the Blind, president of the Albert Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund for Higher Education and a director of the American Korean Foundation.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains files of correspondence, reports, photographs, newspaper clippings and other materials chiefly related to his philanthropic and service activities; certificates and awards; 3 academic hoods; and miscellaneous other materials.
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
- World War, 1914-1918 -- War work.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- War work.
Corporate Names
- Albert Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund for Higher Education.
- American Foundation for the Blind.
- American National Red Cross.
- American-Korean Foundation.
Geographical Names
- Korea.
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Businessmen.
- Philanthropists.
