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Robert Sterling Yard papers, 1918-circa 1942

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Yard, Robert Sterling, 1861-1945.
Title
Robert Sterling Yard papers
Dates
1918-circa 1942 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 cubic feet (1 box) + artifacts
Collection Number
05934
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.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Robert Sterling Yard was a conservationist and founded the Wilderness Society in 1935, which promoted the conservation of natural resources.

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Content Description

Collection contains 19 pieces of correspondence and miscellaneous other materials regarding the Wilderness Society (1934-1937); 1 photograph album of a trip in Rocky Mountain National Park; photographs of Yard and a trip to the Oraibi Pueblo on the Hopi Indian Reservation in Arizona in 1918; notes and the manuscript for the preface to the second edition of "The Book of the National Parks (ca. 1942); a pair of Blackfeet (Sihasapa) Indian moccasins; and a Hopi bowl. In part, photocopies are included.

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Robert Sterling Yard at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The collection was received from Margaret Yard Tyler in 1975.

Processing Note

Processing Information

Finding aid encoded by Emily Hakert and D. Claudia Thompson in 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

  • Articles:

    • Description: "The Wilderness Society", deals with the preservation of the American wilderness, 4 pages
      Dates:
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Articles:
    • Description: "A Summons to Save the Wilderness," The Living Wilderness, 1 page, xerox copy
      Dates: September, 1935
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Articles:
    • Description: "Wilderness and Skyline Drives', by Harold P. Ickes, Secretary of the Interior, The Living Wilderness, 1 page, xerox copy
      Dates: September, 1935
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Articles:
    • Description: "Robert Sterling Yard Dies", Wilderness News, 2 pages, xerox copy
      Dates: May 18, 1945
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Articles:

  • Periodicals:

    • Description: Periodicals: The Living Wilderness
      Dates: July, 1945; December 1945; Winter 1955-1956
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
      Location: Periodicals:
    • Description: Periodicals: National Parks Magazine
      Dates: May, 1959
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
      Location: Periodicals:
  • Description: Minutes: The Wilderness Society, second meeting of the organizing committee, 1 page, xerox copy
    Dates: August 12,1935
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3

  • Reports:

    • Description: Reports: "Executive Committee Reoorts for 1937", deals with the Wilderness Society from its beginning in 1935 to July 16, 1937, 2 pages, xerox copy
      Dates: 1935-1937
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
      Location: Reports:
    • Description: "Statement of Robert Sterling Yard, Wilderness Society", from the hearing in Secretary Ickes's office, in defense of national park wildernesses, 3 paqes. xerox copy
      Dates: November 12, 1937
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
      Location: Reports:

  • Correspondence (photocopies):

    • Description: To: Doctor Merriam From: Robert Sterling Yard
      Dates: March 29, 1934
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Robert Sterling Yard From: John Merriam
      Dates: March 31, 1934
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: John C. Merriam From: Not given
      Dates: April 5, 1934
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: John C. Merriam From: Not given
      Dates: April 6, 1934
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Robert Sterling Yard From: Bob Marshall
      Dates: October 25, 1934
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Benton Mackeye From Not Given
      Dates: October 26, 1934
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Harvey Broome From: Not given
      Dates: October 31, 1934
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Robert Sterling Yard From: Brenton Mackeye
      Dates: November 9, 1934
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Robert Sterling Yard From: Bob Marshall
      Dates: December 5, 1934
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Bob Marshall From: Not Given
      Dates: December 10 1934,
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Robert Sterling Yard From: Harvey Broome
      Dates: January 22, 1935
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Harvey Broome From: Robert Sterling Yard
      Dates: January 26, 1935
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Mr. Wharton From: Robert Sterling Yard
      Dates: January 30, 1935
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Robert Sterling Yard From: Bob Marshall
      Dates: September 6, 1935
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Robert Sterling Yard From: Bob Marshall
      Dates: October, 26, 1935
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Robert Sterling Yard From: Bob Marshall
      Dates: December 28, 1935
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Harvey Broome From: Robert Sterling Yard
      Dates: February 24, 1936
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Robert Sterling Yard From: Not Given
      Dates: February 25, 1936
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Harvey Broome From: Not given
      Dates: September 6, 1939
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Correspondence (photocopies):

  • Memorandums (photocopies):

    • Description: To: Robert Sterling Yard From: Robert Marshall
      Dates: August 18, 1934
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
      Location: Memorandums (photocopies):
    • Description: To: Secretary Ickles From: Robert Marshall
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
      Location: Memorandums (photocopies):
  • Description: "Book of the National Parks" Revisions and Notes
    Dates:
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Photographs (mostly of trip across Arizona - 1918, group shot, Yard in High Sierras in California)
    Dates: 1918
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Photo album, Rocky Mountian National Park
    Dates: circa 1910
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: 5 Books about National Parks by Yard
    Dates:
    Container: Box 2, Folder

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Subject Terms

  • Conservation of natural resources -- United States.
  • Hopi Indians.
  • National parks and reserves -- Colorado.
  • National parks and reserves -- United States.
  • Sihasapa Indians.

Personal Names

  • Yard, Robert Sterling, 1861-1945 -- Book of the national parks.

Corporate Names

  • Wilderness Society (U.S.)

Geographical Names

  • Oraibi (Ariz.)
  • Rocky Mountain National Park (Colo.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Artifacts.
  • Photograph albums.
  • Photographs.

Occupations

  • Conservationists.


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