Kenneth Church Lamott papers, 1950-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lamott, Kenneth Church, 1923-1979.
Title
Kenneth Church Lamott papers
Dates
1950-1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
15.50 cubic feet (32 boxes)
Collection Number
07711
Summary
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

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Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Lamott (1923-1979) was an editor, free-lance writer and author.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Contains correspondence (1956-1975); subject files used to write his books on San Quentin Prison and the murder trial of Laura D. Fair (1950-1975); and the manuscripts for several of his books.

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Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Kenneth Church Lamott at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top

The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.

Description

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Criminology.
  • Prisons -- California -- San Quentin.

Personal Names

  • Fair, Laura D., 1837-1919.

Corporate Names

  • California State Prison at San Quentin.

Geographical Names

  • San Quentin (Calif.)

Occupations

  • Authors.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Lamott, Kenneth Church, 1923-1979 -- Anti-California.
    • Lamott, Kenneth Church, 1923-1979 -- Chronicles of San Quentin.
    • Lamott, Kenneth Church, 1923-1979 -- Escape from stress.
    • Lamott, Kenneth Church, 1923-1979 -- Who killed Mr. Crittendon.