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University of Wyoming War Activities Council Records, 1915-1946

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Wyoming War Activities Council
Title
University of Wyoming War Activities Council Records
Dates
1915-1946 (inclusive)
Quantity
14.82 cubic ft. (33 boxes)
Collection Number
300002
Summary
The collection consists mainly of newsclippings organized into biographical file or by Wyoming county concerning the activities of individual soldiers and their families. The collection also contains information regarding the Civilian Pilot Training program organized by the Civil Aeronautics Authority, photographs and the impact of the war upon the University.
Repository
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

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.
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Historical Note

The War Activities Council was formed in 1942 at the University of Wyoming in response to World War II. The council kept records of individuals across the state who were involved in the war. The purpose of the council was to recognize and record the efforts of the men and women from Wyoming serving in each of the four branches of the armed forces. The council also collected a small amount of materials relating to Wyoming and the University’s experience in World War I.

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Content Description

The War Activities Council records contain a wide range of information. The main sources are biographical files and newspaper clippings organized by county concerning the activities of individual soldiers and their families.

Information about the Civilian Pilot Training program organized by the Civil Aeronautics Authority can also be found. Many photographs are also contained within the collection.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, University of Wyoming War Activities Council Records, 1915-1946, Collection Number 300002, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection has been organized into alphabetical order concerning various areas of World War I and II.

Related Materials

There are no other known archival collections created by the University of Wyoming War Activities Council at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

The University of Wyoming War Activities Council records were donated to the University of Wyoming Archives from 1980-1984. The original collection was received in good condition and useful order.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Emily Benson in August 2000. Original newspaper clippings were photocopied onto acid-free paper.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • World War, 1914-1918--Wyoming.
  • World War, 1939-1945--Wyoming.

Corporate Names

  • University of Wyoming--History.

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming--History--1889-1918.
  • Wyoming--History--1919-1945.
  • Laramie (Wyo.)--History.
  • Wyoming--History--1946-1999.

Processed by Emily Benson
2005

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