Harold L. Oppenheimer papers, 1931-1976
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Oppenheimer, Harold L.
- Title
- Harold L. Oppenheimer papers
- Dates
- 1931-1976 (inclusive)19311976
- Quantity
- 935.79 cubic feet (961 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02899
- 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
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Harold L. Oppenheimer (1919-1985) was a cattle rancher and chairman of Oppenheimer Industries, Inc., a cattle and land management and investment company (agricultural services) in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a retired brigadier general in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, having served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He compiled his combat experiences in his book, "March to the Sound of the Drums" (1967). He was an authority on cattle investments and author of five books on agriculture including "Cowboy Economics" (1976) and "Land Speculation: An Analysis and Evaluation" (1972).
Content Description
The bulk of the collection consists of the business records (1958-1973) of Oppenheimer Industries, Inc. with files on hundreds of individual agricultural operations managed by Oppenheimer Industries. The collection also contains Harold Oppenheimer's military files and numerous photographs; awards and certificates (1940-1972); 74 class notebooks; correspondence (1938-1972); scrapbooks and scrapbook material, 1946-1969; periodicals such as the "Marine Corps Gazette", 1948-1955; articles, manuscripts; and topical files. Ephemera include: unlabeled audio cassette tapes, a flag, a war ration book among other items.
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
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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
- Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- United States.
- Cattle -- Breeding -- United States.
- Cattle trade -- United States.
- Real estate investment -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Oppenheimer Industries, Inc.
- United States. Marine Corps -- History -- Anecdotes.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
