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Willis H. Ludlow papers, 1954-1998
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ludlow, Willis H.
- Title
- Willis H. Ludlow papers
- Dates
- 1954-1998 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 9.83 cubic ft. (11 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 10726
- Summary
- Papers and sermons of a Methodist minister and political activist.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Willis H. Ludlow (b. 1933) was a Methodist minister and community activist. Ludlow was Campus Minister at Idaho State University (1967-1973), Oberlin College (1976-1984), and the University of Wyoming (1986-1992). He was director of the Wyoming Ministries in Higher Education. He also led a number of private congregations from 1958 to 1993. Ludlow was active in promoting anti-racism and anti-sexism campaigns.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains sermons and radio commentaries; files about politics and political campaigns; personal correspondence and files; and motion picture and sound recordings.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Personal files |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | Childhood awards and report cards |
1933-1951 | |
| 1 | Autobiographical |
1951-1976 | |
| 1 | Credentials |
1958-1985 | |
| 1 | Writings |
undated | |
| 1 | Day books and notebooks |
1969-1997 | |
| 1 | Photos |
undated | |
| 1 | High school year books |
1949-19513> | |
| 1 | Plaque from Lancers HI-Y |
1957-1958 | |
Oregon, Texas and Idaho |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | Wallowa, Oregon |
1958-1963 | |
| 2 | Dallas, Texas |
1963-1964 | |
| 2 | Idaho Falls, Idaho |
1964-1967 | |
| 2 | Pocatello, Idaho |
1967-1973 | |
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | Sermons |
1968-1996 | |
Sermons and congressional campaign |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 4 | Sermons |
1996-1997 | |
| 4 | Cassette tapes of sermons |
1994-19953 | |
| 4 | College and Grad. School papers |
1954-1965 | |
| 4 | Congressional Campaign receipts and finances |
1971-1973 | |
Congressional Campaign |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 5 | Campaign clippings |
1971-1973 | |
| 5 | Press release and publicity |
1971-1973 | |
| 5 | Campaign brochures |
1971-1973 | |
| 5 | Reel to reel (7) and cassette tapes (2), campaign and unnamed |
1971-1973 | |
| 11 | Campaign t-shirt, buttons and poster |
1971-1973 | |
Washington D.C., Syracuse and Oberlin |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 6 | Washington D.C. and Syracuse |
1973-1974 | |
| 11 | Oberlin banner at U.S. Capital and Oberlin award |
1982-19833 | |
| 6 | Oberlin, Ohio |
1976-1984 | |
| 6 | Ohio State |
1984-1986 | |
| 6 | Oberlin firing |
1983-1984 | |
| 6 | Master firing file |
1983-1984 | |
Oberlin firing and lawsuit |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 7 | Pleadings |
1985-1986 | |
| 7 | Letters of supports |
1984-1986 | |
| 7 | Personal notes |
1983-1986 | |
| 7 | Ludlow's trial strategy |
1985-1986 | |
| 7 | Media |
1984-1986 | |
| 7 | Ludlow settlement |
1986 | |
Oberlin and Starr Lawsuit and Laramie, Wyoming |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 8 | Whole story |
1984-1986 | |
| 8 | Student Activism |
1984-1986 | |
| 8 | Court records |
1986 | |
| 8 | Witnesses |
1986 | |
| 8 | Laramie; Wyoming Ministries in Higher Education |
1986-1992 | |
Colorado, Pennsylvania and remembrance |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 9 | Edgewater, Colorado |
1992-1993 | |
| 9 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
1993-1998 | |
| 9 | Ludlow's illness and funeral |
1997-1998 | |
| 9 | Correspondence |
1997-1998 | |
| 4 | Funeral cassette tape |
1998 | |
| 9 | Two funeral video tapes |
1998 | |
| 11 | Rainbow stole |
1993 | |
| 11 | Large pin |
1998 | |
| Box | Folder | ||
| 10 | Correspondence |
1997-1998 | |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Church work with students -- Idaho
- Church work with students -- Methodist Church
- Church work with students -- Wyoming
- Political activism -- United States -- 20th century
- Students -- Political activity
Corporate Names
- Idaho State University -- Students
- Oberlin College -- Students
- University of Wyoming -- Students
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History, 1946-1999
Processed by Shaye Davison
2022
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