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John W. Scott papers, 1897-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Scott, John W., 1871-1956
Title
John W. Scott papers
Dates
1897-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.50 cubic feet (3 boxes)
Collection Number
400093
Summary
John W. Scott was a professor at the University of Wyoming in the Zoology Department. This collection contains his writings, biographical materials, photographs, and films.
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

John W. Scott (1871-1956) was the head of the University of Wyoming Department of Zoology and was noted for his interest and work in environmental conservation and wildlife. In 1937, he served as the executive secretary of the Wyoming State Game and Fish Commission. He also served as the state president and national director for the Izaak Walton League. He wrote on environmental conservation and land use issues.

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Content Description

The John W. Scott papers include issues of Wyoming Wildlife Magazine (1936-1938, 1949), a scrapbook on Medicine Bow National Forest and Yellowstone National Park, and papers he wrote on environmental conservation and land use. Subject files found in the collection include topics such as the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission; the Izaak Walton League; Alfred Jacob Miller; national forests of Wyoming and Montana; and the Laramie, Wyoming, Post Office Department. The collection also contains newspaper clippings, 35mm slides of University of Wyoming homecoming parades and scrap metal drives, 16mm film reels, master's thesis, awards and certificates, University of Wyoming yearbook (1919), and genealogical papers authored by John W. Scott.

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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 John W. Scott at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This collection was received from Vivian A. Scott, 1960-1969, and from Robert Scott, Margaret S. Filonte, John Paul Scott, and Edward M. Scott, 1969-1997.

Processing Note

Processing Information

This collection was organized and described by MaKayla Garnica in November 2018.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Conservation of natural resources -- Wyoming.
  • Environmentalism -- Wyoming.
  • Forest reserves -- Montana.
  • Forest reserves -- Wyoming.
  • Wildlife conservation -- Wyoming.
  • Wildlife management -- Wyoming.
  • College teachers -- Wyoming -- Laramie.

Corporate Names

  • Izaak Walton League of America.
  • University of Wyoming -- Students.
  • University of Wyoming. Department of Zoology and Physiology.
  • Wyoming. Game and Fish Commission.

Geographical Names

  • Laramie (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999.

Processed by MaKayla Garnica
2018

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