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Leo Kimmett papers, 1934-1935
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kimmett, Leo
- Title
- Leo Kimmett papers
- Dates
- 1934-1935 (inclusive)19341935
- Quantity
- cubic ft. (1 envelope)
- Collection Number
- 07224
- Summary
- Leo Kimmett was an employee of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Yellowstone National Park in 1934. The collection contains photographs, manuscripts, a hand drawn map, and a 1935 Cadet Ball program souvenir from the University of Wyoming.
- 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
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Leo Kimmett was born and raised on a farm in Powell, Wyoming. In 1934, at the time of his high school graduation, Kimmett applied for a job and was accepted to the Civilian Conservation Corps. This corps, YNP-2, was stationed in Yellowstone National Park. While on duty, Kimmett was employed as a member of work detail, a camp clerk, and he also volunteered for a sub-camp that built a fire trail around Mary Lake.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains a manuscript of “Life in a C.C.C. Camp – 1934,” by Leo Kimmett, a hand drawn map of the area of Yellowstone National Park encompassing and surrounding the camp, and photographs of Kimmett’s time at the C.C.C. camp in Yellowstone National Park, these are copy prints. This collection also contains a 1935 Cadet Ball program souvenir from the University of Wyoming.
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, Leo Kimmett papers, 1934-1935, Collection Number 07224, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by Leo Kimmett at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe papers were obtained from Leo Kimmett in 1978 and 1979.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Sarie Jones in November 2003.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)
Geographical Names
- Yellowstone National Park.
Processed by Sarie Jones
2006
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