Myrtle Nord papers, 1955-1990
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nord, Myrtle
- Title
- Myrtle Nord papers
- Dates
- 1955-1990 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 2.37 cubic ft. (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06994
- Summary
- Manuscripts and research material of a writer whose work focused on Colorado mines and mining towns, especially in the San Juan Mountains.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Myrtle Nord was a freelance writer and publisher. She printed the "Durango Early Times," in newspaper format, as a vehicle for her historical writings on Durango, Colorado, and the San Juan mining camps. She also wrote and published a pamphlet about "Chicken Bill" Lovell, a Leadville, Colorado, character. Her writing concentrated on Colorado mining history, but she also wrote articles about American history for popular history magazines.
Content Description
The collection contains manuscripts and research material for Myrtle Nord's articles on American history and on Colorado mining history. Included is a taped interview with John Ferguson about his memories of the Bachelor Mine and the Camp Bird Mine in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Also included is research material on the Porter Coal Company of Durango, Colorado, and articles about the Gold King Mine near Silverton, Colorado.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Myrtle Nord at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Myrtle Nord in 1978 and 1997.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was cataloged by D. Claudia Thompson in August 2016.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mines and mineral resources -- Colorado
Corporate Names
- Porter Coal Company
Geographical Names
- Bachelor Mine (Ouray County, Colo.)
- Durango (Colo.)
- Gold King Mine (San Juan County, Colo.)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Ferguson, John -- interviewee
