Jerome Otto Ackerman papers, 1930-1970
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ackerman, Jerome Otto, 1910-1971.
- Title
- Jerome Otto Ackerman papers
- Dates
- 1930-1970 (inclusive)19301970
- Quantity
- 37.35 cubic feet (83 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06048
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Jerome Otto Ackerman (1910-1971), an engineer, served with the Army Corps of Engineers from 1928-1970. He joined the Corps after graduating from the University of Minnesota and worked as a construction engineer on the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and later on the construction of the Missouri River Basin dams and the Strategic Air Command Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence (1930-1970); maps of the United States (1936-1970); newspaper clippings (1942-1970); photographs of projects; reports, contracts and plans on engineering projects on the Missouri River and Oak Ridge, Tennessee (1934-1970); and subject files on river control and water conservation.
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
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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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
- Dams -- United States -- Design and construction.
- Water conservation -- United States.
- Water resources development -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Manhattan Project (U.S.)
- United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Geographical Names
- Missouri River.
- Oak Ridge (Tenn.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Engineers.
