Willis H. Ludlow papers, 1954-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ludlow, Willis H.
Title
Willis H. Ludlow papers
Dates
1954-1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
9.83 cubic ft. (11 boxes)
Collection Number
10726
Summary
Papers and sermons of a Methodist minister and political activist.
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

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

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Willis H. Ludlow at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Frances Anne Ludlow in 2000.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Shaye Davison in April 2022.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Personal files
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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