E. Tom Thorne Papers, 1921-2005
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thorne, E. Tom, 1941-2004.
- Title
- E. Tom Thorne Papers
- Dates
- 1921-2005 (inclusive)19212005
- Quantity
- 73.79 cubic feet (75 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 11466
- Summary
- 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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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Preliminary finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
E. Tom Thorne was a veterinarian. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 1963 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1967. He worked for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in several capacities from 1967 to 2005. He was also Wyoming's State Veterinarian. Dr. Thorne was a member of many work related organizations. They included the Black-footed Ferret Species Survival Plan Management Group, the Wyoming Toad Recovery Group, the Albany County Task Force on Wyoming Toads and Pesticides, the Chronic Wasting Disease Association, and the Greater Yellowstone Interagency Brucellosis Committee. He worked with zoos in the United States and Canada to establish a black-footed ferret captive breeding program.
Content Description
The E. Tom Thorne papers contain files regarding endangered wildlife in Wyoming. There is extensive material on the diseases of Wyoming wildlife and their treatment, bison and elk brucellosis, the endangered toad, and the breeding of the black-footed ferret. There is correspondence with colleagues in national and state government agencies about endangered species in the United States and how to get funding from the Department of Agriculture for their research proposals. There is also correspondence with zoos in the United States and Canada about exchanging endangered species for captive breeding programs and eliminating disease in wildlife populations. There are also cassettes, slides and videotapes of diseased and endangered Wyoming wildlife (1921-2005).
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Preservation Note
System RequirementsEndangered and diseased Wyoming wildlife -- cassettes.
Endangered and diseased Wyoming wildlife -- Videotapes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by E. Tom Thorne at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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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.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Black-footed ferret -- Wyoming.
- Brucellosis in animals -- United States.
- Brucellosis vaccines -- Wyoming.
- Chronic wasting disease -- United States.
- Endangered species -- Wyoming.
- Wildlife management -- Wyoming.
- Wildlife relocation -- Canada.
- Wildlife relocation -- United States.
- Wildlife research -- Wyoming.
- Wildlife veterinarians -- Wyoming.
- Zoos -- Canada.
- Zoos -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Albany County (Wyo.). Wyoming Toad Task Force.
- Greater Yellowstone Interagency Brucellosis Committee.
- Wyoming. Game and Fish Dept.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Form or Genre Terms
- Cassettes.
- Slides.
- Videotapes.
