Andrew W. Kramer papers, 1931-1969
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kramer, Andrew W. (Andrew William), 1893-
- Title
- Andrew W. Kramer papers
- Dates
- 1931-1969 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 3.48 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02148
- Summary
- Mountaineering-related publications and photographs and an autobiography pertaining to mountaineering expeditions by Andrew W. Kramer.
- 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
Andrew W. Kramer (1893-1993) was a mountaineer and mountaineering guide who served in the Canadian Rockies for twenty seasons. He traveled and climbed in more than 200 countries. He was a member of the American Alpine Club since 1945.
Content Description
The collection contains issues of Canadian Alpine Journal and American Alpine Journal, as well as other mountaineering publications, catalogs and pamphlets. Also included are photographs from mountaineering expeditions taken by Andrew Kramer from the 1930s through the 1960s. The collection also includes Andrew Kramer's autobiography, The Life and Times of AWK, Andrew W. Kramer, 1893-1993, which was published in limited edition.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Andrew W. Kramer at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Andrew Kramer in 1967, Owen Moran in 1993, and Aletta G. Roper in 1998.
Processing Note
Processing InformationNames and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mountaineering -- Canada.
- Mountaineering -- History.
- Mountaineering -- Periodicals.
- Mountaineering expeditions.
- Mountaineering.
Geographical Names
- Canadian Rockies (B.C. and Alta.)
Occupations
- Mountaineering guides (Persons).
