Richard Owen Boyer and Sophia Ripley Ames papers, 1824-1973
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Boyer, Richard Owen, 1903-1973.; Ames, Sophia Ripley.
- Title
- Richard Owen Boyer and Sophia Ripley Ames papers
- Dates
- 1824-1973 (inclusive)18241973
- Quantity
- 34.04 cubic ft. (53 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06029
- Summary
- Richard and Sophia Boyer were husband and wife journalists and authors. Collection contains the professional materials of the journalists Richard Boyer and Sophia Boyer.
- 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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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
Richard and Sophia Boyer were husband and wife journalists and authors. Richard Boyer worked for several newspaper and magazines, including "The New Yorker," "The New York Herald Tribune," "The St. Louis Post Dispatch," "The Boston Herald," and "New Masses," a Communist magazine. In addition, he authored books on American labor and John Brown.
Sophia Boyer wrote under her maiden name, Sophia Ripley Ames, for various periodicals and authored the nonfiction juvenile book "Nkrumah of Ghana," an autobiography on the Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah. She was also the financial secretary of the Norwalk (CT) Workers Club of the Communist Party.
Content Description
The collection contains the professional materials of the journalists Richard Boyer and Sophia Boyer. Specific materials include Richard Boyer's research files for his book, "The Legend of John Brown"; Sophia Boyer's research files for her book, "Nkrumah of Ghana"; contracts with publishers; financial records; and articles written by both Boyers.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. These links are to older versions of container lists for boxes 1-52.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF), 0000-00-00Container: Box 1-30
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Description: Link to Accessioning Worksheet (PDF), 2008-08-08Container: Box 31-40
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Description: Link to Accessioning Worksheet (PDF), 2008-09-12Container: Box 41-51
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Description: Link to Accessioning Worksheet (PDF), 2011-09-12Container: Box 52
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Journalism.
Personal Names
- Brown, John, 1800-1859.
- Nkrumah, Kwame, 1909-1972.
Geographical Names
- Ghana -- History.
- Harpers Ferry (W. Va.) -- History -- John Brown's Raid, 1859.
Occupations
- Authors.
- Journalists.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Ames, Sophia Ripley -- Nkrumah of Ghana.
- Boyer, Richard Owen, 1903-1973 -- Legend of John Brown.
