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Ronald W. Sandefer papers, 1930-2020
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sandefer, Ronald W.
- Title
- Ronald W. Sandefer papers
- Dates
- 1930-2020 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 10.41 cubic ft. (22 boxes) + 15.26 GB
- Collection Number
- 11458
- Summary
- The collection contains teacher and traveler Ronald W. Sandefer's journals (1965-2018), Theodore H. Sandefer's WWII P.O.W. journal, and family papers.
- 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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The daily journals of Ronald W. Sandefer require written donor permission for researchers to access until Ronald W. Sandefer's death.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Ronald W. Sandefer was a traveler and teacher. He was born in Tennessee in 1941 and received a B.S from the University of Tennessee in 1960 and an M.S. from Murray State University in Kentucky. He taught history in the Paducah, Kentucky, school system from 1962 to 1999. He also traveled extensively abroad and in the United States and kept a daily diary from 1965. He had an uncle, Theodore H. Sandefer, who was a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Ronald W. Sandefer papers contain the daily journals, travel journals, and a volume of recollections written by Ronald W. Sandefer from 1965 to 2018. The travel journals concern Sandefer's travel to the mid-west and western United States, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand. Also in the collection is a WWII P.O.W account from Sandefer's Uncle, Theodore H. Sandefer. Family photographs, a book on his hometown, and a self-narrated photo DVD help to further explain Sandefer's life.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The Ronald Sandefer Papers are arranged into five series consisting of 22 boxes and 15.26 GB.
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by Ronald W. Sandefer at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Ronald W. Sandefer from 2005-2021.
Processing Note
The collection was processed by Mike Bayne in July 2009 and updated by Jamie Greene in February 2016, March 2017, June 2021, and January 2023.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. Ronald Sandefer personal journalsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Suggestions for journal use, by Ronald Sandefer |
undated |
| 2 | Travel Journals |
1996-2004 |
| 16 | Wyoming 2014 (travel journal) |
2014 |
| 2 | Recollections Journal |
1986 |
| 3-7, 12-13, 16, and 21-22 | Personal Journals (Requires written donor permission for researchers to access until Ronald W. Sandefer's death) |
1965-2020 |
Series II. Theodore Sandefer personal papersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 14 | Army service papers (Theodore H. Sandefer) |
1943 |
| 1 | WW II - P.O.W. Journal |
circa 1943 |
| 16 | World War II - Theodore Sandefer (photographs, bibles, and notes) |
1940-1949 |
| 10 | Theodore Sandefer's dog tag |
1940-1949 |
| 1 | Theodore Sandefer's military records |
circa 1943-1959 |
| 1 | Photographs |
circa 1940-1960 |
Series III. Family photos, audio, and videoReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 1 | Collection of family photos with explanation |
circa 1930-1975 | |
| 1 | Photo album of Sandefer Family |
circa 1930-1975 | |
| 1 | Photos of Sandefer Family |
circa 1930-1975 | |
| 1 and 6 | Miscellaneous photo-Sandefer Collection |
1930-2010 | |
| 1 | People and Places of Downtown Martin |
1997 | |
| 8 | Sandefer family photo album |
1930-2010 | |
| 9 and 11 | Sandefer family photographs |
1930-1959 | |
| Folder | |||
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_002 | Sandefer family photo scans #3098 (CD) |
1930-2007 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_004 | Sandefer/Morris family photo scans #3990 (CD) |
1930-2007 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_005 | Family photo scans (CD) |
1930-2006 |
| Box | |||
Video: |
|||
| Folder | |||
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_011 | Florida (DVD) |
1963-1964 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_010 | North Carolina (DVD) |
1979-1983 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_006 | Florida (DVD) |
1980 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_009 | Kentucky travels (DVD) |
1981 |
| Box | |||
| 20 | Northern California (Hi8 videotape) |
1993 | |
| 20 | Southern Oregon, I-II (2 Hi8 videotapes) |
1993-1997 | |
| 20 | New Mexico/West Texas, I-III (3 Hi8 videotapes) |
1994 | |
| 20 | Rocky Mountain National Park, I-III (3 Hi8 videotapes) |
1995-1997 | |
| 20 | Greece/Turkey, Summer (Hi8 videotape) |
1996 | |
| 20 | Northern Oregon, III-IV (2 Hi8 videotapes) |
1997 | |
| 20 | National Parks of Canada's Rocky Mountains, I-III (3 Hi8 videotapes) |
1998 | |
| 20 | Retirement party, Washington D.C., Orange Beach (Hi8 videotape) |
1999 | |
| 20 | Greece and Italy (Hi8 videotape) |
2000 | |
| Folder | |||
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_001 | Sandefer/Morris Family video and photos (DVD) |
2000-2007 |
| Box | |||
| 20 | New Zealand, #1-6 (6 Hi8 videotapes) |
2001 | |
| 20 | Texas with Don and Patsy, #1-2 (2 Hi8 videotapes) |
2002 | |
| 20 | Yellowstone/Black Hills, I-IV (4 Hi8 videotapes) |
2002 | |
| 20 | Richard and Linda's visit (Hi8 videotape) |
2002 | |
| 20 | Canyon Country, I-V (5 Hi8 videotapes) |
2003 | |
| 20 | Iowa (Hi8 videotape) |
2003 | |
| 20 | Colorado (Hi8 videotape) |
2003-2005 | |
| 20 | Indiana (Hi8 videotape) |
2004 | |
| 20 | Ivan/Orange Beach (Hi8 videotape) |
2004 | |
| 20 | Alaska/Yukon, #1-6 (6 Hi8 videotapes) |
2004 | |
| 20 | Oregon, #1-8 (8 Hi8 videotapes) |
2005 | |
| Folder | |||
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_021A-021F | Michigan, I-VI (6 DVDs) |
2006 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_003 | Ron Sandefer's Family Photos video, narrated by Ron Sandefer (DVD) |
July 2006 |
| Box | |||
| 20 | Estes Park with Warrens (Hi8 videotape) |
2007 | |
| Folder | |||
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_020A-020L | Australia, New Zealand, I-XII (12 DVCs) |
2007 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_015A-015B | Glacier N.P./Rushmore, Tape 1-2 (2 mini DVCs) |
2008 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_016 | Orange Beach (DVC) |
2009 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_017 | G.S. (DVC) |
2010 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_008 | Tommy and Carol: our Paducah homes (DVD) |
2013 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_012 | Shower wedding Martin (DVD) |
2013 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_013 | South Carolina/Georgia (DVD) |
2014 |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_007 | George R. Baker (DVD) |
undated |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_014 | Other family and friends (DVD) |
undated |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_018 | Condos, Dolphin Key (DVC) |
undated |
| Digital | ahcdm_11458_019 | Gulf Shore (DVC) |
undated |
Series IV. Photos and biographical information of Ronald SandeferReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Further biographical information for Ronald Sandefer |
circa 1950-1975 |
| 1 | Photos of Ronald Sandefer |
circa 1940-1970 |
| 1 | Photos and clippings-Ronald Sandefer's education |
circa 1970-1990 |
| 16 | Family photographs and report card |
1921-1984 |
| 16 | Correspondence - Wolfgang |
March 28, 1965 |
| 18 | British Museum Pamphlets |
1986 |
Slides: |
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| Box | ||
| 14 | Wedding |
1960 |
| 17 | Family/friends |
1960-1999 |
| 14 | Florida 1 |
1963-1964 |
| 14 | Florida 2 |
1963-1964 |
| 17 | Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, box 1-2 (I1-I206) |
1964-1994 |
| 20 | The river |
1965-1990 |
| 17 | Virginia, box 1-2 (V1-V232) |
1975 |
| 14 | Western Trip 1 |
1976 |
| 14 | Western Trip 2 |
1976 |
| 14 | Western Trip 3 |
1976 |
| 14 | New Orleans 1 |
1976 |
| 14 | New Orleans 2/ Natchez |
1976 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania trip (P1-P191) |
1977 |
| 14 | North Carolina 1 |
1979 |
| 14 | Florida 1 |
1980 |
| 14 | Florida 2 |
1980 |
| 14 | Kentucky 1 |
1981 |
| 14 | Kentucky 2 / George R. Baker |
1982 |
| 14 | Charleston/ Savannah / Myrtle Beach 1 |
1982 |
| 14 | Charleston/ Savannah / Myrtle Beach 2 |
1982 |
| 17 | Missouri (M1-M118) |
1982-1987 |
| 17 | Western trip, box 1-3 (W1-W488 |
1983 |
| 17 | New England, box 3-5 (E391-E903) |
1984 |
| 17 | Alabama assortment (A1-A127) |
1984-1988 |
| 17 | Yellowstone, Glacier, Tetons, Oregon Trail, box 1-4 (X1-X802) |
1985 |
| 18 | Natchez Trace/ Mississippi with Sheltons (N1-N110) |
1985-1986 |
| 14 | Arizona Trip 1 |
1986 |
| 14 | Arizona Trip 2 |
1986 |
| 18 | Europe, box 1-4 (E1-E538) |
1987 |
| 18 | Trip to Northwest Washington, Oregon, box 1-3 (NW1-NW514) |
1988 |
| 18 | Canadian Maritimes, box 1-2 (E1-E390) |
1989 |
| 18 | Summer - Central California, Salt Lake City, Wyoming, box 1-3 (C1-C566) |
1990 |
| 18 | Rocky Mountain National Park, box 1-2 (R1-R401) |
1992-1996 |
| 18 | Midwest miscellaneous (M1-M74) |
1992-2003 |
| 18 | Northern California/Southern Oregon, box 1-2 (C1-C238) |
1993 |
| 19 | Texas/New Mexico, box 1-2 (T1-T293) |
1994 |
| 19 | Greece/Greek Islands/Turkey, box 1-2 (G1-G273) |
1996 |
| 19 | Northern Oregon, box 1-2 (O1-O226) |
1997 |
| 19 | Estes Park/Rocky Mt. National Park (W1-W178) |
1997-2001 |
| 19 | Canada, box 1-2 (C1-C348) |
1998 |
| 19 | Yellowstone trip with Clarks 2002, Washington D.C. 1999 (C1-C75) |
1999-2002 |
| 19 | Greece and Italy, box 1-2 (G1-G251) |
2000 |
| 19 | New Zealand, box 1-2 (Z1-Z463) |
2001 |
| 19 | Texas, Spring (T1-T87) |
2002 |
| 19 | Western Canyons, box 1-2 (C1-C323) |
2003 |
| 15 | Warrens |
undated |
| 15 | Tennessee 1 |
undated |
| 15 | Tennessee 2 |
undated |
Series V. Family correspondence and clippingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 10 | Army Baker Technical Manual |
1941 |
| 1 | Clippings, obituaries, and anniversaries |
circa 1940-1975 |
| 10 | Correspondence between Isaac Sandefer and girlfriend, Bernice |
1930-2010 |
| 8 | Dedication book: Sandefer service |
undated |
| 10 | Documents relating to Isaac Sandefer's military service |
1940-1949 |
| 1 | Personal correspondence with parents |
1962-1964 |
| 1 | Miscellaneous correspondence |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Education, Secondary.
- Ex-prisoners of war--United States.
- Prisoners of war, American--Germany.
- Tourists
- Travel
- Veterans--United States.
- World War, 1939-1945--Germany.
- World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.
- World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners and prisons, American--Germany.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
Occupations
- High School teachers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Sandefer, Theodore H.
Processed by Mike Bayne
2009
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