University of Wyoming Science Camp, Marshall Kay collection, 1931-1934
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kay, Marshall, 1904-1975
- Title
- University of Wyoming Science Camp, Marshall Kay collection
- Dates
- 1931-1934 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 box) + .87 MB
- Collection Number
- 300068
- Summary
- Marshall Kay was a geologist and professor of geology at Columbia University. He worked as an instructor at the University of Wyoming Science Camp in the 1930s. Collection contains Marshall Kay’s geological field books and photographs from the University of Wyoming Science Camp in 1931 and 1934.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
George Marshall Kay (November 10, 1904 – September 4, 1975) was a geologist and professor of geology at Columbia University. Kay worked as an instructor at the University of Wyoming Science Camp in the 1930s with Samuel H. Knight, geologist and professor of geology at the University of Wyoming. The University of Wyoming Science Camp was established in 1925 by Samuel H. Knight to study geology in the summer months. It was located in the Medicine Bow Mountains west of Laramie, Wyoming and attracted geologists and students of geology from all parts of the country every summer.
Content Description
Collection contains Marshall Kay’s geological field books and photographs from his experiences as an instructor at the University of Wyoming Science Camp in 1931 and 1934.
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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Description: Marshall Kay's Geological Field Book: University of Wyoming Science Camp (2 books)Dates: 1931, 1934Container: Box 1, Folder
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Description: Photographs: University of Wyoming Science Camp (USB drive)Dates: 1931-1934Container: Box 1 and Digital, Folder ahcdm_300068_001
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Geology -- Study and teaching (Higher)
- Science camps
Personal Names
- Knight, Samuel H. (Samuel Howell), 1892-1975
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming. Department of Geology
Geographical Names
- Albany County (Wyo.)
- Snowy Range (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
