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Larry W. Earl Papers, 1975-1997
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Earl, Larry W.
- Title
- Larry W. Earl Papers
- Dates
- 1975-1997 (inclusive)19751997
- Quantity
- 26 cubic feet, (28 boxes) : ;
- Collection Number
- MG 434
- Summary
- Larry W. Earl was a free-lance writer and photographer from Sandpoint, Idaho. This collection contains his personal papers.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public. Researchers must use the collection in accordance with the policies of the University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives.
- Languages
- This collection is in English
- Sponsor
- Funding for processing this collection was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Larry W. Earl was a free-lance writer and photographer and a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. Earl was a resident of Sandpoint, Idaho but his business address for his company, Media Expressions, was at his sister’s home in Spokane, Washington. He would write about vacation destinations, outdoors adventures, and wildlife as well as photograph wildlife and the great outdoors.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Larry W. Earl papers span the years 1975-1997. Included in the papers are notes used for articles that were published, research materials collected for potential articles, photographs and slides he took and would submit for publishing, and correspondence.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with Copyright Laws (17 U.S.C.) and any other applicable statutes.
Preferred Citation
Larry W. Earl Papers, MG 434, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The original order was retained with all of the materials from the 1999 accession. The collection was divided into three separate series. The first series contains Earl’s notes on articles that he was trying to get published, the second series is materials Earl collected for research purposes for articles he was writing, and the third series is Earl’s collection of photographs and slides that he took.
Preservation Note
Custodial History
The papers of Larry W. Earl were in the possession of Larry Earl until they were transferred to the possession of Charles E. Powell who had them until time of donation.
Acquisition Information
The papers of Larry W. Earl were donated to the University of Idaho Library by Charles E. Powell in May 1999 (MA 1999-12)
Processing Note
This collection was processed using the Basic processing method. Some materials were refoldered. The collection was reduced by 9 cubic feet because many of the boxes were only partially full.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
SERIES I: NOTES FROM ARTICLES FOR PUBLISHINGReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box | |
| 1 | Activities in Washington Articles |
| 2 | Oregon, Canada, Montana Articles |
| 3 | Montana and Washington Articles |
| 4 | Activities in Idaho Articles |
| Box | |
| 5 | Activities in Idaho Articles |
| 6 | Skiing, Canada, and Oregon Articles |
| 7 | Washington, Canada, Arizona and Dinosaur Monument Articles |
| 8 | Activities Articles |
| 9 | Attractions Articles |
| 10 | Attractions Articles |
| 11 | Attractions Articles |
| 12 | Travel Guides and Attractions Articles |
SERIES II: RESEARCH MATERIALS Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box | |
| 13 | Contest Guidelines |
| 14 | International Research Materials and Photo Contests |
| 15 | Research Materials for Articles |
| 16 | Research Materials for Articles and Short Stories |
| 17 | Research Materials on Washington, Montana, Utah, and Oregon |
| 18 | Research Materials on Destinations |
| 19 | British Columbia and Idaho Research Materials |
| 20 | Unsorted Information |
SERIES III: PHOTOGRAPHS AND SLIDESReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box | |
| 21 | Photos and Slides |
| 22 | Slides |
| 23 | Slides |
| 24 | Wildlife Photos and Negatives |
| 25 | Wildlife Photos and Slides |
| 26 | Slides |
| 27 | Slides |
| 28 | Slides |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Earl, Larry W.--Archives
Finding aid prepared by Lee Steiner
2009
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